KUMQUAT'S SPICY ORIENTAL STIR-FRY

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Kumquat's Spicy Oriental Stir-Fry image

My own invention of several years ago (or perhaps a combination of other Asian-type recipes I had seen before), scrupulously tested and vetted. I think the sauce is fantastic; it suits my tastes as it is not as sweet as some chinese restaurant sauces and is probably much more healthful, yet it's still spicy and intensely flavorful. If you have a committed carnivore for a spouse, or if you are one, you can substitute real meat for the wheat gluten. I've made it with tofu and soy-based meat substitutes as well.

Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons sherry wine
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (Lee Kum Kee brand recommended)
1 tablespoon chile sauce with garlic
1 teaspoon arrowroot (or 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch)
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 cup carrot, peeled and sliced diagonally (about 2)
1 cup sugar snap pea, trimmed
1 small red bell pepper, cut into small strips
1 small onion, chopped
8 ounces cooked beef or 8 ounces cooked chicken, cut into strips
3 -4 scallions, sliced
1 cup rice
1 cup vegetable broth
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Assemble vegetables. Meanwhile, bring broth and water to boil, add rice and cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes (or follow instructions on box, omitting salt and butter).
  • Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • In medium wok or large skillet, heat vegetable and sesame oils under medium-high setting. Add carrots and stir-fry 1-2 minutes. Add snow peas and stir-fry 1-2 minutes. Add pepper and onion (at the same time) and stir-fry 1-2 minutes. Add meat substitute or meat and stir-fry 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour sauce over vegetable mixture. Heat to boiling while stirring, and simmer under reduced heat until until vegetables are crisp-tender (about 1-2 minutes or more).
  • Spoon over hot rice, sprinkle with scallions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.6, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 920.8, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 7, Protein 11.1

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