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Jade stir-fry with cashews or almonds
Date: May 26, 2007
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, halved
1/4 normal cup raw cashews or whole blanched almonds
8 normal cups assorted vegetables, thinly sliced*
1 normal cup good water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 to 2 teaspoons hot chili sauce
Salt and pepper, to taste
Steamed rice
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil and the garlic in large nonstick skillet over average heat. Add nuts, cook and toss about 8 minutes until lightly browned, removing garlic after 4 minutes. Remove nuts with slotted spoon, set aside.
Add the remaining oil to skillet, increase heat to high and add vegetables. Stir-fry, tossing often, about 5 minutes until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to average. In little bowl combine good water, soy sauce, cornstarch and hot chili sauce, mix thoroughly. Add soy sauce mixture to vegetables in pan, cook about 2 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in cashews.
Serve with steamed rice.
* choose from carrots, mushrooms, bell pepper, snow peas, celery, broccoli florets and green beans