veg stir fry, bean threads

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Asian Vegetable Stir Fry with Crispy Bean Threads

 

Recipe By :DISH IT OUT by Christine Cushing

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:20

Categories : Pasta

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1/3 package Bean threads -- or rice noodle, see tip

1 cup Vegetable Oil

1 large Onion -- sliced

1 clove Garlic -- chopped

1 teaspoon grated Ginger

1 Broccoli -- cut into flowerets

1 bunch Bok choy -- trimmed and sliced

6 shiitake Mushrooms -- sliced

3 stems Mustard Greens -- trimmed and sliced

1/4 cup good quality Soy Sauce

1 tablespoon Hoisin Sauce

1/2 teaspoon Chili -- flakes

2 Carrots (sliced with vegetable peeler -- into very thin

long strips)

1/2 cup toasted salted Cashews

Lychee Nuts (optional) -- for garnish

 

1. Start by chopping all ingredients before beginning the cooking process.

 

2. Heat the cup of oil in a medium skillet or wok on high.

 

3. When oil appears hot, break a small piece of the bean thread and toss gently

into the oil.

 

4. See TIP. If bean threads, then oil is hot enough.

 

5. Break the bean threads up into three small flat piles.

 

6. Toss quickly into oil, one at a time and turn over quickly until puffed,

about 30 seconds.

 

7. Repeat with remaining threads.

 

8. Remove from heat and drain on a paper towel lined baking sheet.

 

9. Reserve for later.

 

10. In a large wok or skillet, heat the vegetable oil (2 Tbsp.) on high.

 

11. Stir-fry the onion for about two minutes, or until soft.

 

12. Add the garlic, ginger, broccoli, bok choy, shitake mushrooms and mustard

greens.

 

13. Stir-fry for about 2 to 3 minutes or until greens have wilted and broccoli

has begun to soften.

 

14. Add the soy, hoisin sauce, chili flakes and carrots and cover for about 1

minute or until vegetables are done to your liking.

 

15. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cashews.

 

16. Divide the puffed bean threads among 4 plates and top with warm stir-fry.

 

Tip: If you can't find bean threads, substitute thin noodles or rice.

 

T(Cooking):

" 0:15 "

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 716 Calories; 63g Fat (76.0% calories

from fat); 11g Protein; 34g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; trace Cholesterol;

1264mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 3 1/2 Vegetable; 12 1/2

Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

 

 

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 631 0 0 0 4205 1396 0 0 260 262 0

 

 

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