So last night I decided to mix it up a bit and make Asian food! This is a recipe I've made many times before, and it was actually made for me first by my husband! We also collected enough coupons from United Supermarkets to get a free Wok so I have been itching to try it out! I promise we have made this before using a regular saute pan, so don't let my Wok comment scare u off! One thing about Asian food is there are alot of ingredients but don't let that scare you away, most of it is inexpensive and some is even optional!! We made this recipe last night sans chicken, but you can definitely add the meat of you choice if you are so inclined, but like I've said in previous recipes, I highly doubt you will miss the meat!! I served with this meal spring rolls (from a box but I am determined to make these myself soon!) and brown rice just to add some hearty-ness to it! I hope you enjoy!! Also, I've set up a poll to the right of this post, vote to let me know what type of food you would like me to make next!! So here it goes! Asian Lettuce Wraps......
**I have been taking these picture with my Iphone by myself so don't judge them hahaha it's harder than it looks to take pictures of yourself cooking, pouring, stirring, etc!
Asian inspired ingredients....
Heat your pan to a medium-High heat and add 1TBS sesame oil and 1TBS olive oil (or whatever light colored oil you have on hand) Sesame oil is the ingredient that I think most makes it taste Asian....
Add your veggies, I bought a fressh "stirfry" veggie mix and added carrots, garlic, and onion (the stirfry mix had shredded carrots, broccoli and snow peas...) and Add about 1/4c of Soy Sauce (mine says Shoyu but that just means "organic" soy sauce)
Drizzle with Agave nectar or honey....about 1 and 1/2TBS
Next add grated ginger, I found already grated ginger in the Asian foods section....Now let your veggies saute for about 10 minutes.....
Add 1TBS of rice wine vinegar (I think Apple Cider Vinegar would work too)
1TBS of Rice Cooking Wine (optional)
While vinegar and wine cook down with the veggies, mix 1/2tsp cornstarch with 1/2c water and after 5 minutes add to veggie mixture....
Continue to cook your veggies for another 10-15 minutes or until veggies are your desired softness....
And serve in romain lettuce with rice and springrolls!
I made tofu for mine inspired by a recipe on the Tofu box (email me if you want the recipe).....haha I know some of yall think I'm weird.....
Ben definitely thought it was weird...so he opted to eat his with just veggies.....Enjoy!
Asian Lettuce Wraps
1TBS sesame oil (plus a drizzle for later if you prefer)
1TBS olive oil (or light colored oil)
(whatever mix of veggies you prefer)
Two large carrots sliced on the diagnoal
1/2 white onion sliced thinly
3 cloves of minced garlic
Bag of stir fry veggies consisting of snow peas, broccoli, and shredded carrots
1/4c Soy Sauce
1 and 1/2TBS of agave nectar or honey
1tsp minced ginger
1TBS Rice Wine Vinegar (or apple cider or white)
1TBS Rice Wine (optional)
1/2tsp corn starch
1/2c water
Whole romain lettuce leaves
Fresh Green onions for garnish (optional)
Sweet chilli sauce for dipping (optional)
Heat your Wok or Saute pan to medium-high heat. Add sesame oil and olive oil. Add all veggies and let saute for about 5 minutes. Add soy sauce and ginger and Agave nectar (or honey) and let saute for another 5 minutes. Deglaze (add haha) the pan with vinegar and rice wine and let cook another 5 minutes. While cooking mix 1/2tsp corn starch with 1/2c water. Once dissolved, add mixture to veggies and let it cook for 10-15 minutes until mixture has thickened and veggies are cooked to desired tenderness. Top romain lettuce with stir fry veggies and garnish with fresh green onions and dunk into your favorite asian dipping sauce!!
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