Name: Sweet Sour Vegetable Stir Fry With Chili Honey Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 200g (7oz) Broccoli Florets: Choose firm, bright green florets.; 150g (5oz) Red Bell Pepper, sliced: Adds color and sweetness.; 150g (5oz) Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced: Adds color and sweetness.; 100g (3.5oz) Carrot, julienned: Provides sweetness and crunch.; 100g (3.5oz) Snap Peas: Offers crispness and fiber.; 2 tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil: For stir-frying.; 2 cloves Garlic, minced: Adds aroma and savory flavor.; 1 tsp (5g) Fresh Ginger, grated: Provides warmth and spice.; 2 tbsp (30ml) Soy Sauce (halal): Adds umami and saltiness.; 1 tbsp (15ml) Rice Vinegar: Provides mild acidity.; 1 tbsp (15ml) Tamarind Paste: Contributes tangy flavor.; 1 tsp (5g) Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and caramelization.; 1 tbsp (15ml) Water: Adjusts sauce consistency.; 1 tsp (5g) Cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp (15ml) Water (slurry): Thickens the sauce.; 2 tbsp (30ml) Honey: Adds sweetness and sheen.; 1 tsp (5ml) Chili Paste (halal): Provides a spicy kick.; 1 tsp (5ml) Lime Juice: Adds bright citrus flavor.; 1 tsp (5ml) Toasted Sesame Oil: Imparts nutty aroma.; 1 tsp (5g) Toasted Sesame Seeds: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.; Zest of ½ Lime: Adds fragrant citrus aroma.

Description

This Sweet and Sour Vegetable Stir Fry with Chili Honey Glaze is a vibrant and flavorful dish, balancing tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors. It’s a quick and nutritious meal perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients

Scale

200g (7oz) Broccoli Florets: Choose firm, bright green florets.
150g (5oz) Red Bell Pepper, sliced: Adds color and sweetness.
150g (5oz) Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced: Adds color and sweetness.
100g (3.5oz) Carrot, julienned: Provides sweetness and crunch.
100g (3.5oz) Snap Peas: Offers crispness and fiber.
2 tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil: For stir-frying.
2 cloves Garlic, minced: Adds aroma and savory flavor.
1 tsp (5g) Fresh Ginger, grated: Provides warmth and spice.
2 tbsp (30ml) Soy Sauce (halal): Adds umami and saltiness.
1 tbsp (15ml) Rice Vinegar: Provides mild acidity.
1 tbsp (15ml) Tamarind Paste: Contributes tangy flavor.
1 tsp (5g) Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and caramelization.
1 tbsp (15ml) Water: Adjusts sauce consistency.
1 tsp (5g) Cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp (15ml) Water (slurry): Thickens the sauce.
2 tbsp (30ml) Honey: Adds sweetness and sheen.
1 tsp (5ml) Chili Paste (halal): Provides a spicy kick.
1 tsp (5ml) Lime Juice: Adds bright citrus flavor.
1 tsp (5ml) Toasted Sesame Oil: Imparts nutty aroma.
1 tsp (5g) Toasted Sesame Seeds: Adds crunch and nutty flavor.
Zest of ½ Lime: Adds fragrant citrus aroma.

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Instructions

Prep Vegetables: Wash and chop broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots.
Stir-Fry Vegetables: Heat oil and stir-fry vegetables for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
Infuse Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds.
Build Sauce Base: Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, tamarind, sugar, and water; pour over vegetables.
Thicken Sauce: Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Craft Chili Honey Glaze: Warm honey, chili paste, lime juice, and sesame oil.
Glaze & Caramelize: Drizzle glaze over vegetables and toss to coat.
Plate & Garnish: Serve immediately with sesame seeds and lime zest.

Notes

For best results, serve immediately. Feel free to substitute vegetables based on preference and season.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Vegetable
Method: Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg