Asian Cauliflower Stir-Fry
Crisp-tender cauliflower and red bell pepper stir-fried with garlic and ginger in a savory soy and sesame sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Whisk the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, brown sugar, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until smooth. Set the sauce aside.
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Step 2
Heat the wok over high heat. Add the vegetable oil and cauliflower, then stir-fry until the cauliflower is browned in spots.
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Step 3
Add the red bell pepper and stir-fry until it begins to soften.
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Step 4
Push the vegetables to the sides of the wok. Add the garlic, ginger, and scallion white parts to the center; cook briefly until fragrant, then mix them into the vegetables.
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Step 5
Whisk the prepared sauce once more, pour it into the wok, and stir until it begins to simmer.
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Step 6
Reduce to medium heat, cover the wok, and cook until the cauliflower is crisp-tender.
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Step 7
Uncover and stir until the sauce is glossy and thick enough to coat the vegetables.
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Step 8
Remove the wok from the heat. Fold in the scallion green parts, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Wash the vegetables before preparation. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, keep for up to 4 days, and reheat until steaming hot throughout.
Risk factors
- hot oil splatter
- steam burns
- improper cooling of leftovers