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Though he doesn't cook anything in the movie, I can't help but think of Chef in Apocalypse Now, who protests loudly that he's not a chef, but a saucier.

Spicy salami. I think it's because it hits so many different cravings (salty, spicy, fatty) all at once.

Sadly, I don't think there's a way to ignite a passion for cooking in someone without being preachy. I know exactly one non-cooker who was "converted" to cooking: he was suddenly broke after getting laid off and subsequently dumped by his girlfriend.

I'm 30 (most of my friends are 27-35) and I find that the people of "my generation" value their time over everything else, money included. Anything that takes time (whether it be cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc) is put at the bottom of the priority list, especially since you can often pay to have them done for you. Asking these time-starved people to cook is asking them to change their life priorities -- not an easy thing to do.

They may not end up passing on cherished family recipes like our grandmas, but they also didn't have to live through the austerity of the Great Depression. They'll probably pass on their "heirlooms" of designer fashion and furniture.

I'm Chinese and I agree with most of the above comments.
- definitely start with day-old rice
- marinate the pork beforehand, overnight if possible
- get your pan/wok extremely hot before adding oil (use an oil with a high smoking point), let that get hot too before adding ingredients
- if you're not roasting your pork, fry it first and remove from pan
- next go your aromatic ingredients (garlic, ginger, hot peppers) for a flash fry before the veggies
- when veggies are softened (wouldn't be long for sprouts), add rice
- make up a sauce: could include soy sauce, broth (useful if your rice is starting to get really dry), oyster sauce, fish sauce and spices (5 spice powder, curry powder, etc)
- add to the pan along with the cooked pork

good luck!