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Thai Basil Vegetable Rainbow
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Thai Basil Vegetable Rainbow

Bell peppers, snap peas, and carrots tossed in a vegetarian oyster sauce with heaps of basil.

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

10 min

Servings

4

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Vegetarian oyster sauce (mushroom sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
  • 2 cups Fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 1 large Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 large Yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1.5 cups Sugar snap peas, trimmed
  • 2 medium Carrots, julienned
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 pieces Thai bird's eye chilies, minced(optional)
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cane sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Water

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetarian oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and water to create the stir-fry base.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until it begins to shimmer.

  3. 3

    Add the minced garlic and Thai chilies to the pan, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.

  4. 4

    Toss in the julienned carrots and snap peas, stir-frying for 2 minutes as they take the longest to cook.

  5. 5

    Add the red and yellow bell peppers to the wok and continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

  6. 6

    Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables and toss rapidly to coat every piece evenly.

  7. 7

    Turn off the heat and immediately fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves.

  8. 8

    Stir gently until the basil is just wilted and fragrant, then serve immediately over steamed jasmine rice.

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