Simple Stir Fry
When I have loads of Veg or bits of a lot of different Veg in my fridge, I turn them into a stirfry. Stirfrys are fast, easy and oh so versatile. You can serve them on rice or noodles. I whip up a sauce with Japanese or Thai Spices, depending on my mood. Toss in tofu, chicken or cashews so everyone is happy. I have two big woks and make one Veg batch and one with chicken or salmon. Leftovers are great for the lunch boxes.
Stir Fry with Tofu
Stir Fry Many Ways
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This recipe is very lax. Use any veg you have on hand and vary the seasonings according to your taste. Choose Thai or Japanese flavors.
Ingredients
- Lots of Veggies: Broccoli, Red Peppers, Red Onions, Carrots, Snow Peas, Mushrooms, Zucchini, Eggplant,Cabbage, Greens (Kale, Spinach, Pok Choy, Chard)
- 6 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 1inch piece of Ginger, chopped
- Bamboo Shoots
- Water Chestnuts
- bunch Green Onions, sliced diagonally
- For Thai:
- 1 stalk Lemongrass, outer tough skin removed, chopped
- 4 Kaffir Lime Leaves
- 6 leaves Thai Basil
- handful Cilantro, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar or squeeze of Honey
- 1 Chili or Thai Pepper
- Protein: Strips of Chicken, Chunks of Firm Tofu, Cashews
- 1 cup strong Veggie Broth
- For Japanese:
- 4 Tablespoons Soy or Tamari Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Brown Rice Vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon Mirin or Sake
- 1 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice
Instructions
- Chop your choice of Veg and keep them separate on a cutting board
- Prepare the protein by stir frying in a glaze of hot oil until browned and chicken is cooked, set aside
- Make the sauce of your choice
- For Thai: blitz the Garlic, Ginger, Lemongrass, Lime Leaves, Basil, Sugar, Cilantro and Chili (if using) in a food processor until fine, adding a bit of Veg Broth if needed to make a paste
- For Japanese: mix Broth, Soy, Vinegar, Mirin, Sesame Oil and Orange Juice and shake well
- For Thai: heat a glaze of neutral oil in the wok until hot and stir fry the spice paste a few minutes
- For Japanese: heat a glaze of Sesame Oil and stir fry the Garlic and Ginger a few minutes
- Add the hard veggies and stir fry a few minutes, then adding the softer veggies, stir fry a few more minutes and then add the protein, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts if you like
- Cook until the veggies are tender crisp, adding a bit more broth if needed but don't make it soggy
- Add the protein and stir till hearted through
- Top with sliced Green Onions and serve over steamed rice or noodles
Stir Fry
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