Chinese stir-fried vegetables over rice

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupOnion -- thinly sliced
1teaspoonMinced garlic
1teaspoonGrated gingerroot
¼cupDry sherry
1cupSliced bok choy
½cupBroccoli florets -- broken
Into pieces
½cupSliced mushrooms
½cupRed bell pepper --
Julienned
¼cupDefatted Chicken Stock
1cupMung bean sprouts
½teaspoonChinese five-spice powder
1tablespoonLow-sodium soy or tamari
Sauce -- or to taste
1tablespoonArrowroot powder

Directions

1. In a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, saute onion, garlic, and gingerroot in sherry for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add bok choy, broccoli, mushrooms, bell pepper, and broth. Cover and steam until vegetables are tender-crisp (about 5 minutes).

2. Add bean sprouts and cook 1 minute. In a small bowl combine five-spice, soy sauce, and arrowroot. Add to stir-fry and cook until mixture thickens (about 1 minute). Serve hot.

Note: Chinese five-spice powder, a blend that typically includes fennel seed, cloves, Szechuan peppercorn, cinnamon, and anise, is available in Chinese markets.

Recipe By : the California Culinary Academy File