Mushroom Stir-Fry

Name: Mushroom Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagnonal 1/4in thick; 9 ounces French beans, topped and tailed, then halved crosswise; 1 -2 red pepper, deseeded and cut into shreds (around 12oz); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped; 2 thick slices fresh ginger, peeled and shredded; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional); vegetable oil, to coat the pan well (around 1 - 2 tbs); fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

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Recipe by English_Rose

This stir-fry is great as a vegetarian option for dinner or can be served as a side dish for 6 people. The toasted sesame seeds add a great finishing touch to the recipe. The exact constituents of the stir-fry can be varied according to what you like and what’s available, but the trio of beans, peppers and carrots is particularly attractive. Serves 3-4 as a vegetarian main course, 6 as a side dish.

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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

carrots, peeled and sliced on the diagnonal 1/4in thick
9

ounces French beans, topped and tailed, then halved crosswise
1 -2

red pepper, deseeded and cut into shreds (around 12oz)
1

tablespoon soy sauce
1

tablespoon red wine vinegar or 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2

garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
2

thick slices fresh ginger, peeled and shredded
1

teaspoon sesame oil
1

tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
vegetable oil, to coat the pan well (around 1 - 2 tbs)
fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Assemble the carrots, beans and peppers in separate piles on individual plates for easy use once the stir-frying starts.
Put the soy sauce and vinegar in one small bowl, the garlic and ginger in another, and the sesame oil in a third.
Toast the sesame seeds in a small frying pan till lightly browned, and mix with a little soy sauce for extra flavour if you like.
Heat a very large frying pan or wok over a high heat. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan generously, then add the carrots and stir-fry vigorously, moving the veg non-stop, for 30 secs. Put in the beans and continue to fry for 2 minutes Now add the peppers and cook for another 2 minutes At this point you can stop stirring long enough to grind in plenty of black pepper.
Now add the mushrooms and the garlic and ginger. Turn the heat down a little and stir-fry until the mushrooms are cooked al dente - 1 or 2 minutes.
Pour in the soy and vinegar and mix thoroughly. Finally, add the sesame oil.
Serve immediately straight from the pan or transfer to a large bowl, and garnish with cilantro and toasted sesame seeds if you wish. Serve with egg noodles or plain boiled rice.

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