Jade Stir-fry With Cashews Or Almonds Recipe | Asian Recipes

How to prepare "jade stir-fry with cashews or almonds"

jade stir-fry with cashews or almonds

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 cloves garlic, halved
1/4 cup raw cashews or whole blanched almonds
8 cups assorted vegetables, thinly sliced*
1 cup 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 medium 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 medium. in small bowl combine 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

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