Stir-frying is a quick-fix for a healthy, delicious dinner. Once the ingredients are prepped, and the pot is hot, the food is ready in no time.
Sweet tip: Sweetening stir-fry meals with pure maple syrup is a popular tradition in Japan.
Serving: 4
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup rice wine (sake or mirin) or dry sherry
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/3 lbs. chicken breast, cut into strips
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cups vegetables of choice (peppers, mushrooms, celery, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower,
Chinese cabbage, snow peas, zucchini, etc.), cut into strips
Directions:
1. Mix all sauce ingredients.
2. Heat oil in a wok or a large frying pan and sauté the chicken until golden brown in color.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and continue cooking for a few more minutes.
4. Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil to thicken. Stir well to coat the chicken and vegetables.
Serve with steamed rice or vermicelli noodles.
