Laotian 5 Vegetable Stir Fry Food

FIVE VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Make vegetable pieces attractive. Cut broccoli florets from stem to bloom into 1/3″ slices. Cut onion into 8ths then separate slices. Carve and slice carrot into clover leafs. Slice cabbage in 1/2″ strands. Cut red pepper into squares, then diagonally halve the squares. Make green onion flowers.
• Spray large nonstick skillet with vegetable oil spray. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, and bell pepper. Saute 6 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon oil, broccoli and cabbage. Add broth; stir-fry until cabbage wilts and vegetables are crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in mint. Season with salt and pepper.

LAOTIAN 5 VEGETABLE STIR FRY

Steps:

• Cut the carrots into diagonal slices.
• Cut the capsicum into 2" triangles.
• Break the broccoli into florets.
• Thinly slice the cabbage.
• Slice the onions in quarters and break apart.
• Stir fry vegetable in peanut oil until brown.
• Add the chicken broth and reduce.
• Stir fry until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in chopped mint and serve.
• Season with salt and pepper.

THAI-STYLE VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Place oil in wok or large skillet and turn fire over medium high heat; add garlic and cook until fragrance starts to release- do not burn.
• Add peas, carrots, mushrooms, bean sprouts, and fish sauce.
• Steam-fry over heat until vegetables start to get tender, about 10-15 minutes (I forgot exactly how long, but I remember the peas were taking a bit of time).
• The fish sauce and the liquid exuded from the mushrooms should be plenty of liquid as it was for me.
• If not, add a tbsp.
• of water or fish sauce to the pan to finish cooking, but don't get too heavy or it won't have time to cook out.
• Add the sambal oelek, the basil and the lemongrass, the chilies, and stir well.
• Beware of the odors coming from the pan; the peppers may get you in the eyes.
• When the basil and lemongrass have wilted and heated through, add the peanut butter, which should have a mixable consistancy.
• Stir that in and heat through.
• Squeeze the lime over all, (watching out for seeds), mix well, and serve.
• Serve with rice.