Thai Stir Fry with Baby Corn

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4.73 from 11 votes

Thai Stir Fry takes advantage of fresh vegetables and baby corn and is enhanced with Hoisin sauce and spicy spices.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Vegan

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings Servings

Calories 220kcal

Author Ginny McMeans

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup red bell pepper - use 1 bell pepper and cut into thin strips
1 cup green bell pepper - use 1 bell pepper and cut into thin strips
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup carrots -cut into ¼" strips
10 ounces baby corn, drained and rinsed - make sure you don't accidentally buy pickled
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons water
½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
When the oil is hot, add the bell peppers, mushrooms, and carrot and sauté for about 10 minutes.
Add the baby corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
Stir in the chili powder, hoisin sauce, water, and salt. Heat through and serve over rice.

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Notes

The nutrition is without the rice. So it is for the Thai stir fry only.

This recipe is for 4 servings at about 1 ¼ cups each.

This stir fry can be served alone, or it can be paired with rice, noodles, or protein such as tofu or tempeh. If you are looking for an easy and healthy weeknight meal, this delicious baby corn is your go-to.

Variations of recipe

Teriyaki stir-fry: add some teriyaki sauce, along with mirin, and toss it with your favorite vegetables for a delicious stir-fry. You can also add some chopped pineapple for an extra burst of sweetness.

Ginger-garlic stir-fry: infuse your stir-fry with flavors of garlic and ginger, by using minced garlic and grated ginger in the seasoning. This will give a pungent and warm kick to your stir-fry.

Sesame stir-fry: toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds can add a rich and nutty flavor to vegetable stir fry. Drizzle some oil and sprinkle sesame seeds over the finished dish.

Spicy stir-fry: add some heat to your stir fry with Sriracha or red pepper flakes.

How to store stir fry?

Cool the sir fry before storing. The room temperature is ideal.

To store in a fridge, transfer the stir-fry to an airtight container. Seal tightly and store for 3-4 days.

Do not freeze stir-fry as the combo of veggies is not suitable for the freezer. Upon thawing it will become mushy.

Tips for stir-fry

Use colorful veggies, to add flavor, texture, and visual appeal. You can experiment with ingredients here.
Cut veggies evenly to ensure cooking at the same rate.
Use high heat
Stir fry in batches if you are doubling the recipe
Add garnishes for flavor and presentation; you can use fresh herbs or green onions. Toasted sesame seeds work amazing too.
Serve immediately as this is the best way to serve veggies. Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

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