🍽️Stir Fry

Ingredients (Serves 2-3):

• 1 lb protein of choice (chicken breast, beef sirloin, tofu, or shrimp)
• 2 tbsp vegetable or sesame oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup snap peas or snow peas
• 4 oz mushrooms, sliced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 cups cooked rice or noodles for serving

Sauce:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• Optional: 1-2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce for heat

Instructions:

1. Prepare the sauce by whisking all sauce ingredients together in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. If using meat, slice into thin strips. For tofu, press and cut into cubes.
3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat.
4. Add protein and cook until browned and cooked through (about 3-4 minutes for chicken/beef, 2 minutes for shrimp, 5 minutes for tofu). Remove and set aside.
5. Add remaining oil to the wok. Add garlic and ginger, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Add onions and cook for 1 minute.
7. Add vegetables that take longer to cook first (carrots, broccoli) and stir fry for 2 minutes.
8. Add remaining vegetables (bell pepper, snap peas, mushrooms) and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
9. Return protein to the wok, pour the sauce over everything, and toss to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens.
10. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or noodles.

Variations:

• Beef & Broccoli: Use sliced beef, double the broccoli, and add a dash of five-spice powder to the sauce.
• Teriyaki Chicken: Use chicken, add 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce to the sauce mixture.
• Spicy Tofu: Use firm tofu, double the sriracha in the sauce, add crushed peanuts as garnish.
• Shrimp & Vegetable: Use shrimp, add bok choy and water chestnuts to the vegetables.

Notes:

• For best results, have all ingredients prepped before starting to cook as stir frying goes quickly.
• Protein can be marinated for 30 minutes before cooking in a mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and a little cornstarch for tenderness.
• Vegetables can be substituted based on what's available - use approximately 4-5 cups total.