vegetable stir fry Archives

Mahi-mahi and vegetable stir-fry

Mahi-mahi works well in stir-fry since it has a sturdy texture that can withstand some stirring without excessive flaking. However, it is a lean fish, so it can be dry when overcooked. To prevent this, we will use butter and pan-fry the fish prior to mixing it with the vegetables. For this recipe, I am using Chinese wood ear mushrooms. Wood ear is a dark, crunchy mushroom easily found in Asian markets or online. It must be rehydrated prior to stir-frying (see preparation). However, any type of edible mushroom will work with this recipe. This is a simple dish that…

Tri-color vegetable stir fry

Mixing colors is a great way to make your vegetables more appetizing, and reap the health benefits of eating colorful food. Here is a simple tricolor vegetable stir fry recipe that is a winner for looks and flavor. Tri-color vegetable stir fry 1 medium to large red bell pepper2 cups of soy bean sprouts (about 1 lb.)2 cups of cleaned (uncut green beans)4 garlic cloves1 table-spoon of cooking oil1 teaspoon of sesame oil (I like to use Kadoya Pure Sesame Oil, but you can find many other good brands)1/2 teaspoon of salt1/2 cup of water Clean all the vegetables and…

Vegetarian comfort food for winter

Is there such a thing as healthy comfort food? This question comes to mind when I make stir-fried vegetables to eat with rice... probably high in calories but also high in fiber. The following two vegetarian comfort food dishes complement each other and make a delicious winter dinner. You can use ingredients left over from one to make the other. Fried eggplant Tofu vegetables black bean sauce recipe. Using the left over eggs from the eggplant egg wash, make this tofu stir fry with vegetables and black bean sauce. Use the links provided to access the recipes. Serve both dishes…