Description
A quick and easy vegetable stir fry recipe featuring a flavorful homemade sauce made with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, paired with fresh broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, sugar snap peas, bell pepper, and onion. Perfect for a healthy and colorful vegetarian meal packed with vitamins and fiber.
Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
Vegetables
- 3/4 lb. broccoli
- 2 carrots
- 8 oz. mushrooms
- 8 oz. sugar snap peas
- 1 small onion
- 1 red bell pepper
Other
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Stir Fry Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, water, brown sugar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and cornstarch. Whisk thoroughly until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and set aside.
- Chop Vegetables: Cut broccoli, carrots, mushrooms, sugar snap peas, onion, and red bell pepper into similar sized pieces, according to your preference—slices, dices, or strips work well for even cooking.
- Cook Hard Vegetables: Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until very hot but not smoking. Add carrots and broccoli first, stirring frequently for about one minute until broccoli brightens in color.
- Add Mushrooms and Peas: Stir in mushrooms and sugar snap peas. Continue cooking and stirring for another one to two minutes until mushrooms begin to soften.
- Add Softer Vegetables: Add onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook and stir just until the onion starts to soften, about one minute.
- Combine with Sauce: Give the prepared stir fry sauce a quick stir, then pour it over the vegetables. Stir constantly as the sauce comes to a simmer, thickening and turning glossy. Once the desired consistency and doneness is reached, remove from heat.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the stir fry for extra flavor and crunch. Serve hot immediately, either on its own or over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Ensure vegetables are cut into uniform sizes for even cooking.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar in the sauce to taste for sweetness preference.
- Use a wok if available for better high-heat cooking and quick stir frying.
- To keep vegetables crisp, avoid overcooking; they should be tender but still have some bite.
- Can be served with tofu or your choice of protein for a complete meal.
- Gluten-free soy sauce can be used to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
