Vegetable Stir Fry

Vegetable stir-fry is a versatile and healthy dish that allows you to showcase a variety of colorful vegetables. Here's a basic recipe for vegetable stir-fry:

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
• 4 cups mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, snap peas, mushrooms, cabbage), sliced or chopped
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional toppings: sesame seeds, sliced green onions

Instructions:

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
2. Add the sliced onion to the skillet and sauté for a few minutes until it becomes translucent.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
4. Add the mixed vegetables to the skillet and stir-fry them for a few minutes until they are crisp-tender. Cook longer if you prefer them more tender.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), and hoisin sauce (if using) to create a sauce.
6. Pour the sauce over the vegetables in the skillet and toss everything together to coat the vegetables evenly.
7. Cook for another minute or two until the sauce is heated through and well combined with the vegetables.
8. Taste the stir-fry and season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
9. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the vegetable stir-fry to a serving dish.
10. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired, for added flavor and presentation.

You can serve the vegetable stir-fry as a side dish or as a main course with steamed rice, noodles, or quinoa. Feel free to customize the vegetables used based on your preferences and what you have on hand. Enjoy the vibrant and nutritious flavors of a homemade vegetable stir-fry!