Vegetable Stir-Fry
A colorful mix of crisp-tender vegetables tossed in a light soy, ginger, garlic, and sesame sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash and dry the vegetables. Cut them as specified, keeping the scallion whites separate from the greens.
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Step 2
Whisk the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, water, cornstarch, and sugar until the cornstarch is fully dispersed.
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Step 3
Heat the wok over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and swirl it over the cooking surface.
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Step 4
Add the garlic, ginger, and scallion whites. Stir constantly until aromatic.
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Step 5
Add the broccoli and carrots. Stir-fry over high heat until their colors brighten and they begin to soften.
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Step 6
Add the bell peppers and mushrooms. Continue stir-frying until the mushrooms soften and their released moisture mostly evaporates.
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Step 7
Add the snow peas and stir-fry until bright green and crisp-tender.
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Step 8
Whisk the prepared sauce briefly, pour it into the wok, and stir until it bubbles, thickens, and coats the vegetables evenly.
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Step 9
Remove the wok from the heat, fold in the scallion greens, and serve immediately.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash produce under running water, dry it well before stir-frying, use heat-safe utensils, and refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Eat refrigerated leftovers within 3 days and reheat until steaming throughout.
Risk factors
- Hot oil may spit when wet vegetables are added.
- Steam and thickened sauce can cause burns.
- Unwashed produce may carry surface contamination.