This past Sunday my parents had the family over for my brother's birthday. My mom made a vegetable stir fry for dinner that was to die for. The recipe is below, it's a perfect dinner for ringing in the Year of the Rabbit on February 3rd.
*Veggie Stir Fry
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root, chopped
1 head broccoli
1 bushel asparagus
1 red pepper
2 carrots
1 yellow squash
1 zucchini
2 cups snow peas
2 cups green cabbage, shredded
1 package mushrooms
1/4 cup peanut oil
Heat oil in a wok and add the garlic, onion and ginger. Cook for about 5-7 minutes. Add all the veggies and cook until tender yet still crisp. Add a little more oil if needed.
Sauce (can be made in advance)
½ cup corn starch
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp chopped ginger root
1 clove garlic chopped
dash of red pepper
¼ to ½ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp peanut butter
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup Marsala wine
¼ cup or less of water for thinning if needed
Combine all ingredients. Add to stir fry during last few minutes of cooking. Serve with white or brown rice.
*Shrimp, beef, pork or chicken can be added if desired. Cook the meat first with the garlic, onion and ginger. Put in bowl and set aside. Add more garlic, onion, ginger and oil before cooking the veggies, then add in meat after veggies have cooked.
