Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
5 unit

Spring Onion Greens

chopped

1 cup

Bean Sprouts

1 unit

Yellow Bell Pepper

cubed

2 unit

Bok Choy

cut diagonally

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

1 unit

Red Bell Pepper

cubed

1 unit

Broccoli

head

300 g

Water Chestnut

pressure cooked

10 unit

Button Mushrooms

quartered

2 tbsp

Soy Sauce

2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

1 tsp

Black Pepper Powder

Step 1
~6 min

Pressure cook the water chestnuts with water for 8 whistles and let pressure release naturally.

Step 2
~6 min

Peel the cooked water chestnuts and chop them in half.

Step 3
~6 min

Heat oil in a wok.

Step 4
~6 min

Add red and yellow bell peppers and stir-fry until soft and slightly crunchy.

Step 5
~6 min

Add broccoli and bok choy and stir-fry until cooked.

Step 6
~6 min

Add mushrooms and sauté until moisture evaporates.

Step 7
~6 min

Add bean sprouts and cooked water chestnuts and stir-fry for 5 minutes.

Step 8
~6 min

Add soy sauce, black pepper powder, and salt and toss well.

Step 9
~6 min

Sprinkle with chopped spring onions.

Step 10
~6 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of soy sauce to your liking.

Stir-fry vegetables quickly to retain their crunchiness.

Add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Vegetables can be chopped ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Moderate (stir-frying)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot as a side dish

Serve with rice or noodles

Serve with a protein like tofu or chicken

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Thai Basil Vegetarian Fried Rice
Chicken Manchurian

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

China

Cultural Significance

Stir-frying is a common cooking technique in Chinese cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

weeknight dinner
lunch
side dish

Popularity Score

65/100

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