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| Stir Fried Vegetables in Blackbean Ginger Sauce |
We had this delicious side dish at dinner last night and it was a big hit with all. The kids scarfed their vegetables down and asked for the leftovers in their lunch for school today!
2 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp peanut oil
In a wok over high heat, lightly saute the garlic in the oil before addding
1 1/2 cups sliced fennel
2 carrots thinly sliced
Cook for 2-3 minutes before adding:
1 cup white asparagus, cut in 1 inch lengths
Cook for an additional minute before adding:
1 cup snow peas
1 large red pepper diced
1 cup water chestnuts
Toss together well, then add, all at once:
1/2 cup blackbean sauce
3 tbsp light soya sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp fresh greated ginger root
2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Toss well then thicken the sauce with a slurry of
1tsp cornstarch dissolved in a little water
Toss well and serve with a garnish of sesame seeds.
