🥢 Garlic Soy Veggie Stir-Fry
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, bell peppers, carrots, beans, mushrooms, snap peas)
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4–5 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
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1 tablespoon ginger (optional, minced)
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thicker sauce)
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2 tablespoons water or vegetable broth
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1–2 tablespoons cooking oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Chili flakes (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Prep veggies: Cut into bite-sized pieces.
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Make sauce: Mix soy sauce, water/broth, sesame oil, and cornstarch (if using). Set aside.
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Heat pan: Use high heat. Add oil.
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Sauté garlic & ginger: Cook for 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add vegetables: Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes (keep them slightly crunchy).
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Add sauce: Pour sauce mixture in. Stir well.
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Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
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Adjust salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
🍽️ Serve With:
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Steamed rice
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Fried rice
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Noodles
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Quinoa
🌟 Tips for Perfect Stir-Fry:
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Cook on high heat for that restaurant-style flavor.
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Don’t overcrowd the pan.
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Add softer veggies (like mushrooms) later.
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Finish with sesame seeds or green onions for extra taste.
If you’d like, I can also give you a restaurant-style Indo-Chinese version 😋