Best Veggie Stir-Fry Tips (Printer-Friendly)
Enjoy vibrant vegetables, a homemade sauce, and quick cooking for a healthy, customizable meal packed with fresh flavor.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Fresh Vegetables
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150 g broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
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100 g carrots, thinly sliced on the diagonal
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100 g bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced into 2 cm strips
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80 g sugar snap peas, trimmed
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70 g baby corn spears, sliced lengthwise
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70 g mushrooms, sliced evenly
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60 g water chestnuts, drained and sliced
→ Aromatics and Sauce Components
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3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
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2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
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80 ml vegetable broth
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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2 teaspoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons brown sugar or honey
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0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
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1 teaspoon cornstarch (for thickening, mix with 1 tablespoon cold water)
→ Cooking Oil
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1 tablespoon neutral oil (vegetable, avocado, or peanut oil)
# Steps to Prepare:
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In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, vegetable broth, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar or honey, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch slurry. Mix thoroughly until smooth.
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Wash and cut all vegetables into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking. Mince garlic and ginger finely for optimal flavour distribution.
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Place a carbon steel wok or heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and heat until shimmering but not smoking.
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Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant. Avoid browning to preserve flavour.
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Introduce carrots, broccoli, and baby corn to the wok. Stir-fry for 2 minutes to begin softening and preserve crispness.
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Add bell peppers, snap peas, mushrooms, and water chestnuts. Stir-fry for an additional 2–3 minutes until all vegetables are vibrant and crisp-tender.
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Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables. Stir constantly to coat evenly and allow the mixture to thicken for 1–2 minutes.
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Taste and adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce or rice vinegar as desired. Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice or noodles if preferred.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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For best texture, cut all vegetables to similar sizes and have all ingredients prepared before starting to cook.
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Stir-frying at high heat guarantees vegetables remain crisp and retain their nutritional value.
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To thicken the sauce further, increase cornstarch slurry incrementally.
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Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator; reheat in a skillet for best results.