Chile And Basil Vegetable Stir Fry Recipes

CHILE AND BASIL VEGETABLE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Cook rice in 2 cups water as directed on package. Cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients; blend well. Set aside.
• Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add cauliflower and onion; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add zucchini and bell pepper; cook and stir 4 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Stir sauce well. Add to vegetables in skillet; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in cabbage. Serve over rice. If desired, garnish with additional basil or mint.

STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Mix chicken, soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch in a bowl.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables and sauce to a large bowl and wipe skillet clean.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook and stir chicken until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetables; continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with green onions.

BASIL AND CHILLI STIR FRY PASTE

Steps:

• Combine garlic and ginger.
• Wash basil, shake off excess water and pluck leaves from the stalks.
• Remove seeds from chillies and chop roughly.
• Leave seeds in for a hotter paste.
• Mix all ingredients together to make a smooth paste.
• Add lemon juice and mix through.
• Decant and refrigerate.
• Makes about 250g.
• Note: To make stir-fry us 30g of paste per 500g meat and/or vegetables.
• For a more authtentic touch add 1 teaspoon brown sugar and a dash of oyster and fish sauce just before serving.

CHICKEN STIR FRY WITH CHILI AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cut the chicken breasts into small cubes.
• Heat the oil in a wok and swirl to coat.
• Add the chicken in batches and stir fry over high heat for 5 minutes each batch, or until the chicken is tender.
• Add the spring onion and chili and stir fry for 1 minute.
• Add the soy sauce, fish sauce and sugar and toss briefly.
• Stir in the basil and serve with jasmine rice.

CHICKEN AND BASIL STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until coated; season generously with salt and pepper.
• In a large wok or nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Cook half the chicken, turning once, until browned, but not completely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another 2 teaspoons oil and remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to plate. Set aside. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
• To skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onion, and bell peppers; cook over medium-high heat, tossing often, until beginning to brown, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add 1/4 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, and chicken to pan; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Serve immediately, over white rice, if desired.

CHILE BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Make a marinade by combining the fish sauce, chile peppers, and garlic in a shallow dish.
• Lay beef into the marinade, turning to coat.
• Marinate beef in refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.
• Remove the beef from the marinade and shake off excess liquid. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until hot but slightly pink in the center, 3 to 5 minutes; remove from oil with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel.
• Heat remaining tablespoon peanut oil in the skillet; cook and stir asparagus in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Pour beef stock into the pan and bring to a simmer.
• Return the beef to the pan. Add the basil and continue cooking until hot, about 1 minute more.