Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring a medley of vegetables sautéed in a spicy garlic sauce, perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 dried red chilies
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup onion, chopped into 1-inch slices
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch slices
- 1/2 to 1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch slices
- 1/2 cup broccolini or thinly sliced green beans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or Asian chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon finely minced green chili
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed in 1 1/2 cups of water
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 2 tablespoons crushed roasted peanuts or cashews
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop all your veggies and have them ready before starting.
- Heat the Skillet: Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Infuse Garlic and Chili: Add the minced garlic and dried red chilies into the hot oil. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.
- Vegetable Medley: Toss in the minced ginger, sliced carrots, and mushrooms. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add Onions and Peppers: Throw in the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper. Season with salt.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sambal oelek, vinegar, minced chili, ketchup, pepper flakes, brown sugar, and a splash of water.
- Combine and Boil: Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and mix thoroughly. Bring to a boil.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix the cornstarch in water and add it to the skillet once boiling. Simmer until thickened.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste and adjust salt and spice as desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped green onions and crushed peanuts before serving. Serve over rice or noodles.
Notes
For extra heat, adjust the number of chilies. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: veggie stir-fry, garlic sauce, quick meal, Asian cuisine, spicy vegetables
