::Recipe for the Week::
Hey guys I tried this out because with it being lent and all, I've been trying to be a good Catholic. Which is funny because I'm the only one in my family who hasn't had their First Communion but hey...whatever with a capital WHAT. So yeah...for those of you who are looking for alternatives to meat for whatever reason I thought that this would help some of you out. There's a grip of ingredients needed, but the actual cooking time and preparation isn't so bad. This is just a simple stir fry but I guarantee it's 100% goodness. If you have a wok, much props! That's the best type of pan to cook this in, if not I'd suggest you get a big ol' skillet. Probably a 12 - inch. OK, and away we go!
Ingredients Needed:
1/2 cup orange juice, or chicken stock
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
4 small carrots, peeled and thinly sliced in a diagonal (about 2 cups)
1 large red pepper, cut into strips about 1/4 inch wide (about 8 oz)
1 medium-size yellow onion, halved then thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
8 ounces Chinese cabbage, halved lengthwise and sliced 1/2 inch thick (about 5 large leaves)
4 ounces snow peas or sugar snap peas, trimmed
Directions:
In a small bowl stir the juice and cornstarch until well blended. Add honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and Tabasco and stir it well to combine.
In the wok, heat the olive oil and sesame oil over a meduim/high heat until it's hot, but not smoking. Add the carrots, red pepper, and onion and stir fry it for about 7-9 minutes. Stir in the orange juice mixture and cook until the sauce comes to a boil and thickens. Then you're all done!
This is a really simple stir fry that tastes really good. If it's not enough for you guys, then you can serve it with some grilled poultry or fish. I'd suggest salmon or chicken breast. You can even serve it with a side of brown rice or something. If you hate it, then sorry...It's not my fault. If you love it, then thanks! All right peepos. Take care and eat healthy!
posted by Rochelle @ 4:39:00 PM
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