Fujian Style Sauteed Sweet Corn With Pine Nuts

Submitted by Member 610488

"This recipe is from Fujian Province, China."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 2⁄3 cup carrot, peeled and chopped
• 2⁄3 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1⁄2 cup pine nuts

directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, salt and water and stir until dissolved. Set aside.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons of the vegetable oil in the wok over medium-low heat. Add the onion and rice vinegar and sauté for 10 to 15 minutes or until caramelized. Remove the onion from the wok.
3. Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and the sesame oil in the wok over medium heat. Toss in the corn, carrots, peas, and stir-fry for about 6 minutes, or until the corn and carrots are tender. Mix in the sugar mixture, pine nuts, and onion and stir-fry for one minute longer. Serve hot.