Tasty, Easy Stir Fry

[VanTrekker]

<img style="width: 317px; height: 186px; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto; display: block;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-...M8/CYwaOD2n4CA/h120/Snow+Peas+and+Shrooms.jpg" alt="" width="259" height="151" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hi... Just wanted to share this idea with you.&nbsp; I like oriental type stir fries.&nbsp; They are so easy to make when camping and are healthy too.&nbsp; I made some for Dad and he liked it.&nbsp;&nbsp;The best part is the sauce which is readily available at a Chinese market (as are the other ingredients)...<br /><br /><img src="http://www.shoptheeast.com/1002-7-l...an-mushroom-flavored-stir-fry-sauce-20-oz.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br /><br /><br />Pea Pods<br />Oyster mushrooms cut up<br />4 -8 ounces of meat or tofu (pork, chicken, beef, etc.)<br />Green onions<br />A few cashews, soy nuts, or peanuts<br />Lee Kum Kee vegetarian mushroom flavored stir fry sauce<br /><br /><br />For oil, I use hot pepper oil unless Dad is eating it - then it's just a little olive oil.&nbsp; I like to use the butane stove (provides the hottest heat) or the propane burner (like in the picture).&nbsp; Just stir fry the meat a couple minutes, add the pea pods, onions, mushrooms, and nuts.&nbsp; Toward the last minute or two, add the Lee Kum Kee Vegetarian Mushroom Stir Fry Sauce to taste.&nbsp; I made some stir fry today (using pork cheek meat) and Dad said he liked it - he's picky.<br /><br />I've&nbsp;tried variations, adding hot peppers, bell peppers, broccoli, shrimp, etc.&nbsp; Other than the salt,&nbsp;the stir fries are&nbsp;a pretty healthy, tasty option for outdoor cooking.&nbsp; This sauce&nbsp;really helps liven them up.<br /><br />V.T. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div>&nbsp;</div>

 

[VJG1977]

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 9pt;">Have you tried Sesame Oil?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I use a little sesame oil and garlic flavored olive oil (added some crushed garlic to a small bottle of EVOO).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>If I am in a hurry I drain and stir fry a small can of chicken breast and a can of green beans.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I just use low sodium soy sauce.</span></p>

 

[She]

They both sound good!!

 

[offroad]

you can put in a starch too &nbsp;like rice, or beans, or potatoes &nbsp;just have to soak them overnight. &nbsp;the beans can be any variety that can sprout. &nbsp;stir fry the sprouts &nbsp;

 

[VanTrekker]

Yum.... It all sounds good.&nbsp; I was trying to think of sesame oil but the brain went blank for a second.&nbsp; It would be good.&nbsp; It's good to see this threat starting to take shape.&nbsp; I'd love to see what ideas everyone has for tasty, easy stir fried dishes.<br /><br />

 

[sl1966]

At the asian markets you can usually get a bag of about 20 small bundles of egg noodles. 2 make for a decent serving, or 4 if you're really hungry. The bags run about $2 per. I usually boil and then fry them in whatever oil I have handy. I usually fry the veggies separate with some garlic and a slice of ginger. Sometimes I add in a little broth with a tblspn of corn starch and pour this over the now crispy fried noodles.<br /><br />

 

[Guest]

Be VERY careful adding garlic to EVOO... this is food poisoning waiting to happen... I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS!

 

[VJG1977]

Be VERY careful adding garlic to EVOO... this is food poisoning waiting to happen... I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS!

<br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">You are absolutely correct!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I should have been more specific.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>I go through so much garlic that I use store bought crushed garlic from a jar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>It has been properly heat treated and has citric acid added.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Even with that I mix a small bottle and store in the refrigerator.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Raw garlic stored in oil can support the growth of botulism.</span></p>

 

[sl1966]

Be VERY careful adding garlic to EVOO... this is food poisoning waiting to happen... I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS!

<br /><br />This is the first I've ever heard of this. I googled it and couldn't find anything about it.<br /><br />

 

[VJG1977]

Be VERY careful adding garlic to EVOO... this is food poisoning waiting to happen... I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS!

<br /><br />This is the first I've ever heard of this. I googled it and couldn't find anything about it.<br /><br />

<br /><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">You can do a search for the phrase "FDA Warning on Garlic-in-Oil Mixes".<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Here are a couple of links.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://www.garlic-central.com/dangers.html"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">http://www.garlic-central.com/dangers.html</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><a href="http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081207093308AARqbhS"><span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Calibri; font-size: medium;">http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20081207093308AARqbhS</span></a></span></p>

 

[sl1966]

Oh, and here I thought you meant it was a danger to cook with the two of them together or something.<br /><br />

 

[Guest]

<img src="../images/boards/smilies/biggrin.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />&nbsp;I just don't want someone to pop a couple cloves in a bottle and set it on the shelf thinking it will take time to "flavor" said oil... bad bad things folks.&nbsp;<br /><br />Never start cooking anything in cold oil and you never really have to worry about how long it takes to flavor your oil&nbsp;<img src="../images/boards/smilies/smile.gif" alt="" align="absmiddle" border="0" />&nbsp;Bruise up a sprig of Rosemary, pop a whole clove of garlic for a few seconds in hot oil, pull them out and you will have the beginning of much goodness to come. Of course this is just personal opinion and your tastes may vary.

 

[LunaticFringeInc]

Im with VGJ1977...you just gotta add a splash of sesame oil to the dish!!!<br /><br />Stir fry dishes are one of my favorites and probably one of the most flexible meals one can prepare. &nbsp;Its a one pan dish that you can make from just about any available produce and meat. &nbsp;Takes mere minutes to prepare, stores well in the fridge for left overs, and you can heat it in the microwave well too. &nbsp;Its also about as healthy of a dish as they come.

 

[VanTrekker]

Yum... This is making me hungry.&nbsp; I've got some pea pods in the fridge and will have to take a trip to the Oriental grocery store for some oyster mushrooms...&nbsp; Stir fries are so good and healthy.&nbsp; Without rice, it's about the best thing for a diabetic, too.