Use-up Vegetable Stir-fry

John A
John A @JohnA
Essex

Clearing out the vegetable rack by devising a Use-up recipe before the next fresh greengroceries delivery has become a Lockdown Routine. Today’s ingredients are simply what I had in this morning so just substitute whatever you have to hand that suits your taste.

I use ready-to-wok noodles: if yours require cooking, have them done ready for Stage 3 below. Stir-frying is very quick and prep duration is as fast as your knife skills permit! Do complete your prep before you start frying as you don’t want delays once you’ve begun.

The Mirin is optional but makes a useful contribution to the overall flavour.#WastenotWantnot

Use-up Vegetable Stir-fry

Clearing out the vegetable rack by devising a Use-up recipe before the next fresh greengroceries delivery has become a Lockdown Routine. Today’s ingredients are simply what I had in this morning so just substitute whatever you have to hand that suits your taste.

I use ready-to-wok noodles: if yours require cooking, have them done ready for Stage 3 below. Stir-frying is very quick and prep duration is as fast as your knife skills permit! Do complete your prep before you start frying as you don’t want delays once you’ve begun.

The Mirin is optional but makes a useful contribution to the overall flavour.#WastenotWantnot

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Ingredients

20-30 minutes including prep
2 or 3 servings
  1. 1 tbspvegetable oil (cold-pressed recommended)
  2. 1onion, in half-moon slices
  3. 2small leeks, thinly sliced
  4. 3 clovesgarlic, thinly sliced
  5. 1 tspginger paste
  6. 1red chili, sliced. I leave the seeds in but that’s optional
  7. 80 gchestnut mushrooms, sliced
  8. 150 gsugar-snap peas
  9. 6cherry tomatoes, quartered
  10. 125 gbaby sweetcorn
  11. 300 gcarrot, in thin batons
  12. 1/4Savoy cabbage, shredded with stalk diced small
  13. 2 tbspMirin rice wine (optional)
  14. 2 tbspsoy sauce (I use Pearl River Bridge Dark sauce)
  15. 1 (120 g)pack Black Bean or Chow Mein or Oyster & Spring Onion sauce
  16. 300/450 gready-to-wok noodles (2/3 servings)
  17. 1 pinchsea salt
  18. 1 pinchground black pepper
  19. 1 handfulfresh coriander, chopped (to garnish)

Cooking Instructions

20-30 minutes including prep
  1. 1

    Heat the oil in a wok and gently fry the onion for 1 minute, only stirring to avoid sticking. Add the leeks, garlic, ginger and chili and cook for a further 3 minutes or until the ingredients are softened but not burnt, stirring gently but frequently.

  2. 2

    Increase the heat, add the rest of the vegetables and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, or until al dente.

  3. 3

    Add the mirin, soy sauce, chosen sauce, stir thoroughly and immediately add the noodles.

  4. 4

    Cook for 2 minutes, turning and tossing frequently. Quickly add the seasoning and serve onto warm dishes. Sprinkle on the coriander and enjoy.

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I use fresh, locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients wherever possible and seek to avoid food waste with my “Use-up” recipes. #WastenotWantnotMy wife and I love travelling and exploring different cuisines but never under-estimate traditional British cooking: every country has something to offer, including in the field of home cooking. Cookpad UK Ambassador.
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