Instructions

  1. Mix the desired sauce mix in a small bowl until blended.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet. Put 2 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 pound protein into a large ziptop bag, seal bag and shake to coat.
  3. Add protein to skillet; stir fry over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes until cooked through. Remove to plate.
  4. Add 2 teaspoon oil to skillet; heat. Add 4 cups of any one or combination of vegetables; stir fry 3-5 minutes until crisp tender.
  5. Add sauce to skillet; bring to simmer. Add protein; simmer 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats mixture.
  6. Serve with choice of side, and top with finishing touches.
  7. Protein (1 pound): Shelled shrimp, boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 3/4-inch cubes, boneless sirloin flank or skirt steak cut into 1/4-inch thick strips, pork tenderloin cut lengthwise in half then crosswise into 1/4-inch slices, or firm tofu cut into 1-inch cubes.
  8. Vegetables (4 cups):Small broccoli florets, small cauliflower florets, sliced shiitake mushrooms, sliced white buttom mushrooms, shelled edamame, 1/2-inch red or yellow pepper strips, 1/2-inch cubanelle pepper strips, thinly sliced carrots, 1 1/2-inch long slices asparagus, snow peas, or 1/2-inch thick red onion wedges.
  9. Finishing Touches: Cashews, peanuts, almonds, toasted sesame seeds, crushed red pepper, thinly sliced scallions, cilantro, or mint.
  10. Sides: Jasmine rice, brown rice, buckwheat noodles, cellophane/rice noodles, lo mein noodles or stir fry noodles.