Chinese cooking stresses the importance of colours and textures and for this reason the chinese consider cooking, to be an "art". This dish fulfills all the criteria. It is colourful, has plenty of interesting textures and of course flavours that, i am sure you will enjoy.
Although this recipe is traditionally known as Peanut Sesame Vegetables, the highlight of this Thai recipe is the use of orange juice, which lends the dish a unique mildly-sweet and tangy flavour. Roasted and crushed peanuts and roasted sesame seeds have a rich, rustic, nutty flavour, which together with the orange juice and soya sauce add a zesty appeal to the colourful and crisp stir-fried veggies. Serve the Peanut Sesame Vegetables immediately to enjoy the crispness of the veggies and the crunchiness of the peanuts and sesame. An exciting, savoury variation of mushrooms with mixed vegetables.
A couple of spoons of jaggery make the Broccoli and Baby Corn Stir Fry in Peanut Sauce pleasantly sweet, while peanut butter and tamarind give it a nutty, tangy, rustic flavour. The selection of veggies used in this recipe is colourful and crunchy, ranging from capsicum and broccoli to baby corn and bean sprouts... they sit perfectly well in the rich peanut sauce. Indeed, quite a saucy experience to remember!
An oriental delight that tickles your taste buds with soy sauce, tomato ketchup, ginger, sesame, and all the works, the Mongolian Stir Fry stands apart from others in the apt use of colourful veggies. Ranging from red cabbage to spinach leaves, from broccoli to baby corn, dotted with cubes of succulent paneer, this stir-fry features a splash of colours which invite you to dig in!
stir fried water chestnuts recipe | healthy water chestnut stir fry | garlic water chestnut stir fry | Indian fresh water chestnut stir fry is a quick fix fare which is sure to appease you with its appearance and flavour. Learn how to make water chestnut stir fry.
To make stir fried water chestnuts, heat the olive oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the water chestnuts and chilli flakes and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, salt and pepper, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously. Serve immediately.
For water chestnut lovers, this Indian fresh water chestnut stir fry is the best way to eat them clean and healthy as they are stir fried in little olive oil with garlic and chilli flakes. The garlic and chilli flakes coat the water chestnuts really well to give a nice garlic flavour.
With 106 calories and 2.2 g of fibre, this is a wiser snack option than deep fried foods which are otherwise loaded with fats. The use of olive oil makes it a tad more healthier as the MUFA (mono unsaturated fatty acids) in it is beneficial for the heart and to keep inflammation at bay.
Opt for this healthy water chestnut stir fry as a snack or even as a light dinner. A bowl of soup with this stir-fry will make a complete nourishing and satisfying fare.
Tips for stir fried water chestnuts. 1. When choosing fresh water chestnuts, look for firm ones with an unwrinkled skin and no soft spots - otherwise when you peel the water chestnut you may find it has softened and turned mushy. 2. Saute them on a medium to high flame and not slow flame. By cooking them on a slow flame, you might lose its crunch. 3. Serving immediately is also important to enjoy its freshly cooked flavours and texture.
Enjoy stir fried water chestnuts recipe | healthy water chestnut stir fry | garlic water chestnut stir fry | Indian fresh water chestnut stir fry. For the health conscious..... a light and calcium bound dish.
A colourful and crunchy stir-fry, all thanks to the bean sprouts, which also fortifies this recipe with abundant nutrients.
A recipe put together in minutes if sprouts are handy. . . . . . I have chosen this recipe as sprouting increases the calcium content of pulses and also aid digestion. Serve it with whole wheat bread or rice.
Stir-fries are always on top of my list, when it comes to healthy cooking, to monitor the amount of fat used. I have chosen soya nuggets because of their decreasing nature of LDL (bad) cholesterol and baby corn to give the needed crunch without any amount of fat.
Stir-fries always top the charts when it comes to healthy cooking, because they are usually loaded with veggies and cooked quickly with minimal fat. Try this crunchy stir-fry of cabbage, carrot and baby corn spiced minimally with pepper, cumin seeds and green chillies. All three veggies are rich in antioxidants and loaded with fibre, ensuring that you feel satiated and also helping to bind and discard bad cholesterol. What’s more, one spoon of oil is all it takes to make this delightful Cabbage, Carrot and Baby Corn Stir Fry.
A crisp vegetable fiesta in a spicy , traditionally chinese garlic sauce.
A sweet and sour combination of assorted vegetables and pineapple.
Pak Choi, popularly known as Chinese Cabbage, actually tastes not like cabbage but like greens! It has a crisper texture than our regular greens, and so it combines wonderfully with spinach and bean sprouts in this delicious Stir-Fried Chinese Greens recipe.
While Chinese white sauce gives it a creamy consistency, soy sauce lends a tangy tinge, giving the dish a very well-balanced and exciting flavour.
As in most greens based dishes, it is best to serve this immediately to enjoy the best texture and vibrant colour of the greens.
Chinese cooking depends on a blend of various ingredients and condiments rather than the taste of individual ingredients. This recipe is a good example of harmonious and subtle flavours marrying together to create a simple but stunning dish.