If you’re looking for a quick, flavorful, and easy Asian dish, this Vegetables in Hot Garlic Sauce recipe is perfect for you! The beauty of this dish is that it’s made using only one sauce, which makes it simple yet irresistibly delicious. With a rich garlic flavor and a slightly spicy kick, this recipe is bound to become a favorite. Serve it with boiled rice, fried rice, or noodles for a complete meal.
Preparation time – 20 minutes
Cook time – 20 minutes
Serves – 3
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
- 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic
- 2 cups cabbage (cut into equal-sized bites)
- 1 cup carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup baby corn (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green capsicum (sliced)
- 1 cup button mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 800ml hot water
- Salt to taste
- 3 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust as per preference)
- Cornflour slurry (4 tbsp cornflour mixed with 8 tbsp water)
- A handful of spring onion greens (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Directions
- Prep the vegetables: Begin by chopping the cabbage, carrots, baby corn, bell pepper, capsicum, mushrooms, and onion into bite-sized pieces. Keep them ready.
- Heat the oil: In a large wok, heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the aromatics: Once the oil is hot, add finely chopped ginger and garlic. Stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the vegetables: Add the cabbage, carrots, and baby corn. Stir-fry on high heat for about 1 minute. Then, add the red bell pepper, capsicum, mushrooms, and onion. Continue to stir-fry for another minute.
- Season: Sprinkle salt over the vegetables and mix well.
- Add hot water: Pour in 800ml of hot water and bring it to a boil.
- Thicken the sauce: Once the mixture comes to a boil, add 3 tablespoons of dark soy sauce and the prepared cornflour slurry. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Finish with spices: Add 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder and 1 teaspoon of chili flakes (or to taste). Mix everything well.
- Garnish and serve: Turn off the heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped spring onion greens. Serve hot with boiled rice, fried rice, or noodles.
If you want an easy and delicious way of adding more vegetables to your diet, this vegetables in hot garlic sauce will be one of my top picks!
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