Dr Joel Fuhrmans Szechuan Sesame Stir Fry Recipes

Steps:

• In a high powered blender, purée all sauce ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
• Heat 1/4 cup of water in a wok or large sauté pan. Add broccoli and cauliflower; cover and steam for 8 minutes.
• Remove cover and add bell pepper, mushrooms, snow peas and corn and stir-fry for an additional 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Add small amounts of water as needed to prevent sticking. Add sauce to veggies and continue to stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes to heat through.
• Serve over rice.

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix all marinade ingredients well and let meat marinate in mixture for 20 minutes.
• Combine sauce ingredients; set aside.
• Heat wok over high heat, then add peanut oil (be careful of splattering).
• Remove beef from marinade and stir-fry until browned (3 minutes).
• Remove and let drain through a sieve.
• Pour most of the oil out of the wok, reserving about 2 teaspoons.
• Reheat the oil, and when it's very hot and smoking slightly, add the dried chili peppers and stir-fry for about 10 seconds.
• Return the beef to the pan and add sauce.
• Stir-fry for 3 minutes, mixing well.
• Serve immediately.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds. Add the steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until evenly browned. Add the snow peas and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes. Add the soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and smooth. Serve immediately.