Stir-fried wok vegetables are a vibrant and flavorful dish that can be easily prepared at home. With the right ingredients and techniques, you can create a delicious and healthy meal that is packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to make the perfect stir-fried wok vegetables, including the best vegetables to use, the essential seasonings, and the step-by-step instructions for cooking this delectable dish. Whether you are a novice cook or an experienced chef, this guide will help you create a stir-fried wok vegetable dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more.
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THE EASIEST VEGETABLE STIR FRY
Steps:
- In a wok or large skillet add 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium high heat. Add bell pepper, peas, carrots, mushrooms, broccoli, baby corn, and water chestnuts. Sauté 2-3 minutes until veggies are almost tender.
- In a small whisk together soy sauce, garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, chicken broth, and cornstarch.
- Pour over veggies and cook until the sauce has thickened. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if desired
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 643 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES
A great vegetable side dish with an incredible sauce. It goes perfectly with steamed brown or white rice.
Provided by Natasha Kay
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine soy sauce and ginger in a small bowl. Mix flour, chicken broth, and water in another bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat; cook and stir peppers, carrots, broccoli, and mushrooms until just tender, about 3 minutes.
- Toss vegetables with soy sauce mixture; cook and stir for 1 minute. Gradually stir flour mixture into vegetables; bring to a boil and cook until thickened, about 3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 238.1 mg, Sugar 5 g
VEGETABLE STIR-FRY
Break out the wok for an Asian-style Vegetable Stir-Fry recipe from Food Network, made with broccoli, bell peppers, squash, eggplant, bok choy and even tofu.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Start by preparing and cutting all the vegetables and measuring your ingredients so that they are ready to go. Once you begin stir-frying, it goes very quickly.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat canola oil over high heat until almost smoking. Add the peppers and onion while stirring constantly. While continuing to stir, add successively the squash, broccoli, eggplant, tofu, garlic, and teriyaki sauce. Cook, stirring, constantly for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy, sprouts, pepper, and salt and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes more.
- Stir in snow peas and sesame oil and remove from heat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 618 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 8 grams
STIR-FRIED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Add chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until starting to brown, stirring constantly. Add onions, carrots, and peppers and cook 1 minute. Add snap peas, corn and broccoli and cook 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and cook 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth in a small bowl and add to wok. Simmer 2 minutes, until sauce thickens. Serve over rice.
STIR FRIED WOK VEGETABLES
This is a simple, Asian-style side dish of stir fried vegetables out of the wok.
Provided by Maximilian B.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. When the oil is hot, stir in ginger and minced chiles; cook and stir until the ginger is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add baby corn, red pepper, and bok choy stalks; stir fry until the red pepper has begun to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in bok choy leaves and bean sprouts; cook until the leaves have darkened and wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in fish sauce and oyster sauce; sprinkle with green onions, and stir together. Serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 669.6 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
STIR-FRIED STEAK AND VEGGIES
There's just enough ginger, chili powder and garlic powder in the sauce to spark the taste of this enjoyable steak specialty. For variety, you can substitute chicken or pork for the sirloin. If I'm in a hurry or don't have fresh vegetables on hand, I'll reach for two bags of frozen stir-fry vegetables instead.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the first eight ingredients until smooth; set aside. , In a skillet or wok, stir-fry steak in oil for 3-5 minutes. Add broccoli, cauliflower, onion, carrots and soy sauce mixture; cover and cook for 8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1008mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
SMOKY STIR-FRIED GREENS
Wok hei, or the "breath of a wok," is the elusive smokiness found in restaurant-style dishes that rely on high-powered burners and a skilled hand to achieve it. To create a similar flavor at home, I rely on a hand-held blowtorch, which I use here for simple stir-fried greens. I recommend using either a butane canister with a high-output torch head or a propane canister with a trigger-start head. If you do not have a wok, a heavy cast-iron or stainless-steel skillet can be used instead.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories quick, vegetables, side dish
Time 15m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine about 2 quarts water and 1 tablespoon kosher salt in a saucepan or wok and bring to a boil over high heat. Add vegetables and cook, stirring, until bright green and crisp-tender, about 20 seconds. Immediately drain vegetables and transfer them to an ice bath, or run under cool water until chilled. Spin vegetables dry in a salad spinner, or pat dry on a paper towel-lined sheet tray.
- Combine sugar, cornstarch, white pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Stir with a spoon until homogenous, then set aside, leaving the spoon in the bowl.
- Using a paper towel, rub a very thin film of oil into a wok or large skillet, then set over high heat until lightly smoking. Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant but not browned, about 10 seconds.
- Immediately add vegetables and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Working quickly, ignite your blowtorch and, holding the flame 2 to 3 inches above the vegetables, sweep across the surface while shaking the pan, until a smoky aroma reaches your nose, about 15 seconds. (You should hear a distinct crackle and see small bursts of orange flame as the oil on the vegetables jumps and combusts.)
- Still working quickly, stir-fry for another 30 seconds, and torch for another 15 seconds. Stir the sauce to loosen and to distribute the cornstarch that has settled at the bottom of the bowl, then pour it into the wok and stir-fry until the vegetables are coated in a glossy glaze, about 15 seconds. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality vegetables. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your stir-fry.
- Cut your vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Use a well-seasoned wok or large skillet. This will help prevent the vegetables from sticking.
- Heat your wok or skillet over high heat before adding the vegetables. This will help them sear and retain their color.
- Stir-fry the vegetables in small batches. This will prevent them from overcrowding and steaming.
- Add your sauce or seasonings towards the end of cooking. This will help prevent them from burning.
- Serve your stir-fry immediately. This is when it will be at its best.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried vegetables are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy your favorite veggies. With a little practice, you can easily make a stir-fry that is as good as, or even better than, what you would get at a restaurant. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give stir-fried vegetables a try. You won't be disappointed!
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