A delicious vegetarian cashew stir fry, sauted cashews, chilli, garlic, cucumber, carrots, spring onions and bell peppers, coated in a white wine, black bean and soy sauce. This delicious stir-fry is placed on a bed of soft noodles
Stirfry
This stir-fry recipe offers a delightful fusion of flavours and textures, ideal for those bustling worknights when time is of the essence. Combining vibrant vegetables with tender noodles, it promises both nutrition and convenience in every bite. From the quick preparation to the wholesome ingredients, this dish embodies simplicity without compromising taste. With its balanced blend of spice and freshness, it stands as a testament to the ease of healthy eating, making it an ideal go-to for busy evenings when a nourishing dish is essential.
vegetables - we use bell pepper, carrots, celery, cucumber and spring onions, but this is a great dish to clear out the fridge of veggies as you can use any none root vegetables to this dish
nuts - cashew are the best for this dish, if you don't have any then tofu would be a better replacement
Stir fry sauce - black bean and soy sauce and white wine
Accompaniment - egg noodles you can use any type of noodle for this recipe
The black bean sauce gives this dish a strong savoury or umami taste, with the chilli adding a touch of heat. It has a nice set of textures with the crunch of the vegetables and cashews and the softness of the noodles.
We eat this dish with noodles, but you can serve it with other side dishes such as white or brown rice, or even on its own if you are on a low carb diet.
The combination of crunchy cashews and fresh vegetables creates a flavour filled dinner packed full of vitamins and minerals, which are beautifully complimented by the white wine, black bean and soy sauce
| Questions | Answers |
What should I put in a stir fry? | Most vegetables are suitable, the most commonly used are bell peppers, mangetout, carrots, broccoli, mushrooms, baby corn, spring onions, water chestnuts, cucumber, asparagus, cabbage, cauliflower, Bok choy, and courgettes Sauces to add flavour soy sauce, black bean sauce, hoisin sauce, wine, and sesame oil Garnishes to add crunch, sesame seeds, cashew nuts, and peanuts |
What can I add to a stir fry to add flavour? | You can add flavour by adding, sauces, oils, ingredients and herbs and spices here are our suggestions Sauces - soy, black bean, hoisin Oils – sesame, chilli Ingredients – chilli, garlic, ginger, lemon grass, citrus fruit Herbs
and spices – coriander, cardamom, cumin |
How do I make crispy stir fry vegetables? | Always pre-prepare your vegetables so they are ready to be added to the wok Pre heat the wok so it’s nice and hot before you add the oil or vegetables Cook them quickly on a high heat putting the vegetables that take longer to cook first Don’t overcook the vegetables |
