Five Vegetable Ginger Stir Fry Recipes

GINGER VEGETABLE STIR FRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add carrots, sweet potato, broccoli, green beans and onion and stir-fry for 5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, orange juice and soy sauce until smooth. Stir the soy sauce mixture along with the ginger and garlic into the vegetables. Continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sauce has thickened.

GINGER VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Make sauce: In a measuring cup or small bowl, stir together all sauce ingredients.
• Prepare stir-fry: Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add the mushrooms and "dry fry" them (without oil) for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently. They will lose some of their water. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Add oil to skillet and allow it to heat. Add carrots, green beans and bell pepper to the skillet, and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add cooked mushrooms and cashews to the skillet and stir. Add the tahini to the skillet and stir for 30-60 seconds to melt the tahini. Add the sesame sauce and cook, stirring, for 30-60 seconds. It should thicken up a bit and coat the vegetables. If it seems too thick, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
• Remove skillet from heat and either plate into 3-4 wide, flat bowls, or one large bowl for family-style service. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds,
• Serves 3-4, depending on appetites.

HOISIN SHRIMP & BROCCOLI

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and broth until smooth. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce and sesame oil; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry broccoli in canola oil until crisp-tender. Add the onions, garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add shrimp; stir-fry 4-5 minutes longer or until shrimp turn pink., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.