Stir Fry
"I have not tried this recipe. I'm posting this recipe for safe keeping. I got this recipe from Woman's Day magazine. 4 sauces that give you a world of flavor. Make a sauce, then pick a protein, veggie, finishing touch, and a side (all but sauces listed in the directions)."
photo by JanieTeachGal
- Ready In:
- 22mins
- Ingredients:
- 22
- Serves:
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6-8
ingredients
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Thai Coconut Sauce
- 14 ounces light coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon green curry paste
- 1⁄4 cup chopped cilantro or 1/4 cup mint
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
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Sweet And Sour Sauce
- 1⁄2 cup apricot preserves
- 1⁄4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
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Peanut Sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1⁄3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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Ginger Soy Sauce
- 1⁄2 cup orange juice
- 1⁄4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced scallion
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
directions
- Mix the desired sauce mix in a small bowl until blended.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet. Put 2 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 pound protein into a large ziptop bag, seal bag and shake to coat.
- Add protein to skillet; stir fry over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes until cooked through. Remove to plate.
- Add 2 teaspoon oil to skillet; heat. Add 4 cups of any one or combination of vegetables; stir fry 3-5 minutes until crisp tender.
- Add sauce to skillet; bring to simmer. Add protein; simmer 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats mixture.
- Serve with choice of side, and top with finishing touches.
- Protein (1 pound): Shelled shrimp, boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 3/4-inch cubes, boneless sirloin flank or skirt steak cut into 1/4-inch thick strips, pork tenderloin cut lengthwise in half then crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, or firm tofu cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Vegetables (4 cups):Small broccoli florets, small cauliflower florets, sliced shiitake mushrooms, sliced white buttom mushrooms, shelled edamame, 1/2-inch red or yellow pepper strips, 1/2-inch cubanelle pepper strips, thinly sliced carrots, 1 1/2-inch long slices asparagus, snow peas, or 1/2-inch thick red onion wedges.
- Finishing Touches: Cashews, peanuts, almonds, toasted sesame seeds, crushed red pepper, thinly sliced scallions, cilantro, or mint.
- Sides: Jasmine rice, brown rice, buckwheat noodles, cellophane/rice noodles, lo mein noodles or stir fry noodles.
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Reviews
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I made the peanut sauce with chicken & mixed veggies over brown rice. The peanut sauce is great, a nice alternative to my usual soy based stir fry and made with staples. -
I made the sweet and sour chicken stir fry tonight. I thought it was great! I can't give this a 5 yet until I try the other variations. I'll bet they're yummy, too! -
I love thise recipe/process! In fact, I have it in my private recipes here on 'Zaar. I thought about making it public, but now thanks to internetnut, I don't have to. :) Thanks so much for posting this! P.S. I've tried the sweet and sour and the ginger-soy (both with pork), and they are awesome!
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