In large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons corn oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound boneless meat (pork, chicken, or beef), cut in thin strips, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Stir fry until tender (pork, 5 minutes; chicken, 3 minutes; beef, 2 minutes). Remove from skillet. Heat 2 tablespoons corn oil. Add: 2 onions (cut in wedges) 1 carrot (cut in strips)

Stir fry 2 minutes. Add 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced. Stir fry 1 minute or until vegetables are tender-crisp. Return pork to skillet. Stir sauce (recipe below) into skillet. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat and boil 1 minute. Serve over rice. Makes 4 servings.

Mandarin Sauce:
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. water
1/3 c. soy sauce
1/3 c. light or dark corn syrup
1/2 tsp. crushed dried red pepper

Mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in soy sauce, corn syrup and red pepper.