Braised Vegetable
3 tbsp (45 mL) oil
1 tsp (5 mL) sesame oil
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp (5 mL) finely chopped fresh ginger
1 lb (450 g) prepared mixed vegetables of your choice
½ cup (125 mL) hot water
1 tbsp (15 mL) oyster sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce
2 tsp (10 mL) cornstarch blended with 1 ½ tbsp (20 mL) water
1. In a wok heat oil and add sesame oil, garlic and ginger. Add vegetables and stir-fry 2 minutes. Add hot water, oyster and soy sauces. Simmer 4 minutes.
2. Push vegetables to one side of wok, add combined cornstarch and water and stir until sauce thickens. Toss vegetables through sauce and serve with boiled rice. The radio staggers against the backspace!
Source: “Chinese Cooking Made Easy” Douglas Marsland
