1 lb. lean pork, beef or chicken pieces, cut in 1/2 inch cubes or 1/4 inch slices

6 c. vegetable pieces: any or all of the following:
Sliced carrots
Sliced kohlrabi
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Celery
O nion
Sugar peas
Cabbage

1/2 inch slice ginger, grated 2 tbsp. oil 1 c. broth (fresh or bouillon) 2 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. wine (optional) 1 tbsp. oyster sauce 1 tsp. five spice powder (optional) OR 1 tbsp. black beans (optional-- must be soaked in water, drained and mashed with a fork) 1 heaping tsp. corn flour mixed in 1/2 c. water

Over medium high heat, fry garlic and ginger in oil; add meat and fry until cooked through. (If using 5-spice powder or black beans, add with the meat.) Remove meat. In additional oil, fry vegetables 4-6 minutes. Add meat, broth and sauces and bring to a boil. Add corn flour mixture to thicken. Serve over rice.