LUCKY 8 STIR-FRY
Eight is a lucky number in the Chinese culture, especially at Lunar New Year. The Chinese word for "eight" is a homophone for prosperity, so numbers with consecutive eights in them represent "big money." This mixed vegetable dish takes its inspiration from Buddhist vegetarian cooking and can include any combination of ingredients that represent good luck, prosperity, happiness, family wholeness, and longevity. The ingredients also should have contrasting-yet-balanced flavors and textures. You can serve this on any day of the week-especially when it's Lunar New Year.
Provided by Hsiao-Ching Chou
Categories Side Dinner Lunch Vegetable Mushroom Celery Bok Choy Carrot Cabbage Soy Sauce Stir-Fry Wok Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Healthy Lunar New Year
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat a wok over high heat until wisps of smoke rise from the surface. Swirl in the vegetable oil and heat for a few seconds until it starts to shimmer.
- Add all of the vegetables: bean sprouts, celery, shiitake mushrooms, carrot, dried lily flowers, wood ear mushrooms, Chinese cabbage or baby bok choy, and snow peas. Stir-fry for about 90 seconds and then add the soy sauce, water, and Shaoxing wine. Stir-fry for about 1 minute. Add the sesame oil and white pepper powder. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds more to combine.
- Turn off the heat. Taste for seasoning. If you think it needs a pinch of salt, add the kosher salt and stir to combine. Transfer to a serving dish.
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Bophelo Jacobs
[email protected]This stir-fry is a great way to get a healthy and delicious meal on the table in a hurry.
Lisa Bonsell
[email protected]I love the fact that this recipe is so versatile. I can easily add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.
Obodo Gideon
[email protected]This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover rice.
Declan
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting stir-fry recipes. This one is definitely a keeper!
Awais Bhai
[email protected]This stir-fry is so delicious and healthy. I feel good about feeding it to my family.
Kafait Awan
[email protected]This stir-fry is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
small jr
[email protected]This stir-fry is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Kelsey Rodriguez
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but this stir-fry is so good that I don't even miss the meat.
Rabia C
[email protected]This is the best stir-fry recipe I've ever tried. The sauce is amazing and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.
Lungisile Abigail NGCOBO
[email protected]This stir-fry is so flavorful and satisfying. I love the combination of textures and flavors.
Mairaj Bhatti
[email protected]I love how customizable this recipe is. I added some extra garlic and ginger and it turned out amazing.
Immaculate Namugambe
[email protected]This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some broccoli and carrots that I had in the fridge and it turned out great.
Nava Prakash
[email protected]I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The stir-fry turned out great and my family loved it!
Rashida Coleman
[email protected]This stir-fry was so easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.
Jesse De Leon Jr
[email protected]This was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the whole family loved it. I will definitely be adding this to my regular rotation.
Nuria Sersera
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of stir-fry, but this recipe changed my mind! The sauce was so flavorful and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Aisha Baba
[email protected]This stir-fry was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was so easy to make. I love how versatile the recipe is, too. I added some extra vegetables that I had on hand and it turned out great.