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Stir Fry Vegetables

Cultural Context

Stir-frying is a traditional Chinese cooking technique that dates back to ancient times, primarily used for quick cooking over high heat. This method preserves the vibrant colors and nutrients of vegetables, making it a popular choice for healthy meals. Today, stir-fry has transcended its origins and is embraced globally, with countless variations incorporating local ingredients and flavors.

ChineseJMmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 tablespoons cooking oil
2 tablespoons chopped ginger
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
mushrooms
celery
zucchini
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon light soy sauce
Chinese veggies (e.g., bok choy)
1 teaspoon oyster flavor sauce
Chinese barbecue sauce with honey
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup water

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt + water

Tamari is gluten-free, while the salt and water mixture is a budget-friendly substitute.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, and canola oil is a cost-effective alternative.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot powder is a healthier thickener, while flour is more economical.

snap peas

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Green beans are a nutritious substitute, and frozen peas are often more affordable.

1

Preheat a carbon steel wok at medium heat.

2

Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and move it around the wok.

3

Chop 2 tablespoons of ginger and 2 tablespoons of garlic.

4

Drop the ginger and garlic into the hot oil and stir fry for about 10 seconds.

5

Push the ginger and garlic to the outside edge of the wok.

6

Turn the heat setting to high.

7

Add the vegetables that cook the slowest first, starting with mushrooms and celery.

8

Use wrists and forearm to turn the vegetables, ensuring they are nice and dry before cooking.

9

Chop zucchini and add it to the wok.

10

Cut all vegetables to a similar size for even cooking.

11

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, adjusting to taste.

12

Add 0.5 teaspoon of sesame oil for flavor.

13

Add 1 teaspoon of light soy sauce, considering low sodium if sensitive to salt.

14

Add Chinese veggies like bok choy, cut slightly larger as they shrink during cooking.

15

Add 1 teaspoon of oyster flavor sauce for enhanced flavor.

16

Add Chinese barbecue sauce with honey.

17

Add 1 tablespoon of brown sugar for sweetness, or omit for a salty flavor.

18

Sample the cooking to check flavors.

19

Optionally, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with 1/3 cup of water to thicken the sauce, or leave it unthickened.

Cooking Techniques

stir-frying

Equipment Needed

carbon steel wok

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Vegetable Stir FryMixed Vegetable Stir Fry

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