Szechwan Stir Fry

Szechwan Stir Fry

This was a new recipe for us tonight. It tasted very authentic and the spice combination was very different and delicious. Also a great way to eat tons of veggies! Enjoy! Pam

Yield 4 servings

2 hamburger patties

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 T. soy sauce or Bragg's Amino liquid

3 T. Bragg's Amino Liquid

1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder (recipe below)

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons canola oil, divided

1 cup sliced fresh carrots

1 medium green or red pepper, julienned

1 cup sliced celery

2 cups chopped red cabbage

1 cup chopped onions

6 cups torn fresh spinach

Hot cooked rice

Chinese 5 Spice Powder Recipe

Ingredients:

1 tsp. ground Szechwan pepper

1 tsp. ground star anise or plain anise

1-1/4 tsp. ground fennel seeds

1/2 tsp. ground cloves

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground white pepper

Directions

Cook meat in 3 T. soy sauce or Bragg's liquid. Remove from pan.

In 1 T. oil, stir fry vegetables until crisp-tender.

In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, bouillon, five-spice powder and water until smooth; set aside. .

Add mixture to vegetables and cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add spinach and beef; cook and stir until spinach is wilted and beef is heated through. Serve over rice if desired.