Quick 4-Step Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe

It's a wholesome, colourful dish showcasing an array of beautiful veggies tossed to perfection within a flavourful sauce. Combining garlic, ginger, bell peppers, and mushrooms, this dish is both quick to create and healthy to consume, tempting the palate with a delightful fusion of textures and tastes. Serve it over rice or noodles.

Vegetable stir-fry is a quick and versatile dish that highlights the fresh flavors of various vegetables, making it a perfect option for a healthy meal. Here's a basic recipe that you can customize with your favorite vegetables and sauces

1. Ingredients

For the Stir-Fry:

- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil for more flavor)

- 1 medium onion, sliced

- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced

- 1 bell pepper (any color), sliced

- 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced

- 1 cup broccoli florets

- 1 cup snap peas or green beans, trimmed

- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

- 1 cup baby corn, sliced (optional)

- 1 cup water chestnuts, sliced (optional)

- 2-3 green onions, chopped (for garnish)

For the Sauce:

- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low sodium recommended)

- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce

- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar

- 1 tbsp sesame oil

- 1-2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)

- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)

- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

- 1 tsp sugar (optional, to balance flavors)

2. Instructions

Step 1- Prepare the Sauce:

- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey (if using), and sugar (if using). If you prefer a thicker sauce, stir in the cornstarch mixture. Set aside.

Step 2- Stir-Fry the Vegetables:

- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

- Add the sliced onion and cook for about 2 minutes, or until it starts to soften.

- Add the minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another minute until fragrant.

- Add the bell pepper, carrot, broccoli, snap peas, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp. You can adjust the cooking time based on how crunchy or soft you prefer your vegetables.

- If using baby corn or water chestnuts, add them in the last 2 minutes of cooking.