Jade Stir-Fry With Cashews Or Almonds
Jade Stir-Fry with Cashews or Almonds
2 Tbspvegetable oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, halved
1/4 cup raw cashews or whole blanched almonds
8 cups assorted vegetables, thinly sliced*
1 cup water
3 Tbspsoy sauce
2 Tbspcornstarch
1 to 2 tpss hot chili sauce
Salt & pepper, to taste
Steamed rice
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil & the garlic in large nonstick skillet over medium heat
Add nuts; cook & toss about 8 min until lightly browned, removing garlic after 4 min
Remove nuts with slotted spoon; set aside
Add the remaining oil to skillet; increase heat to high & add vegetables
Stir-fry, tossing often, about 5 min until crisp-tender
Reduce heat to medium
In small bowl combine water, soy sauce, cornstarch & hot chili sauce; mix thoroughly
Add soy sauce mixture to vegetables in pan; cook about 2 min until heated through & slightly thickened
Season with salt & pepper
Mix in cashews
Serve with steamed rice
* choose from carrots, mushrooms, bell pepper, snow peas, celery, broccoli florets & green beans
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