Spicy Middle Eastern Stir Frykilayah Recipes

SPICY SZECHUAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat a small, dry saucepan. When the saucepan is hot, add the Szechuan peppercorns and, shaking the pan constantly, toast until the peppercorns are fragrant. Remove from the heat. Place the peppercorns in a spice grinder and grind. Season the chicken pieces with the peppercorns and salt and set aside. Heat a large wok over high heat. When the wok is hot, add the oil. Add the ginger, garlic and onions and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, broccoli, peppers, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, sherry and chile paste. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are cooked, but al dente, about 5 minutes. Add the scallions and stir-fry for 1 more minute.

SPICY SICHUAN BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Toss the steak with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a large bowl. Combine the cucumber and celery in a separate bowl; set aside.
• Stir the black bean sauce with the remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch, the cherry pepper brine and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl; set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the cucumber-celery mixture and cook, undisturbed, 1 minute. Toss and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same skillet. Add the steak in a single layer. Cook until browned on the bottom, about 1 minute. Toss and continue cooking, stirring, until just a few pink spots remain, 1 more minute. Add the garlic, ginger and peppercorns and cook, stirring, until the meat is cooked through, 1 to 2 more minutes. Add the black bean sauce mixture and cherry peppers and bring to a boil. Cook until glossy, about 1 minute. Toss in the cucumbers and celery.
• Serve the stir-fry over rice. Top with celery leaves.

SPICY OKRA STIR FRY(MIDDLE EASTERN STYLE)

Steps:

• Fry frozen okra in hot oil until golden brown(this will ensure okra stays closed and not slimy.
• Set okra aside.
• In a skillet combine tomato, onion, garlic, and jalapeno pepper and fry in about 1/8 cup oil until it becomes saucy.
• Then add water and tomato sauce to skillet and stir.
• Add okra and seasonings and let cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat.
• Set aside for about 10 minutes and stir fry will thicken slightly.
• Enjoy!

SPICY MIDDLE EASTERN STIR FRY.........(KILAYAH)

Steps:

• Place oil in a nonstick frying pan under high heat. Once the oil is very hot add the onions in.Stir the onions and let cook for about 2 minutes.
• Then add the rest of the ingredients. Stir. Cover and let cook for about 5 minutes. Stir again, make sure you stir frequently to avoid sticking. Stir fry with be thick. If you feel it is too thick, add just a tiny bit of water. I usually dont have to, and by adding the water, it dilutes the flavor a bit.Place on medium heat.Let cook until the tomatoes have cooked down. Remove from heat. Enjoy!

SPICY SRIRACHA CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Thinly slice the chicken breasts and cut slices in half to create pieces about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
• Transfer chicken to a bowl and toss with baking soda. Set aside for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk chicken broth, soy sauce, vinegar, Sriracha, honey, and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Combine snap peas, scallions, garlic, and ginger in another bowl.
• Rinse the chicken thoroughly in a colander and pat dry.
• Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in a large skillet of wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and a splash or two of the Sriracha-honey sauce. Stir fry until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 4 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Add remaining oil to the skillet and pour in snap pea mixture. Cook until peas are crisp but still tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan and add remaining sauce. Cook and stir until sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.
• Serve over rice.