Stir Fry for One

 This stir fry is quick and easy.  You can make more servings by multiplying the ingredients.  It's one of my favorite dinners.

Stir Fry for One

Ingredients:

4 ounces meat of your choice, very thinly sliced (It's easier to slice it thinly if it's partially frozen): chicken, beef, fish, pork

1 cup mixed fresh or frozen vegetables of your choice, bite sized pieces (I often use frozen Asian mix vegetables)

1 teaspoon cooking oil

1/2 teaspoon ginger, either grated fresh or powdered

1 teaspoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon Hoisin sauce

1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions:

Heat heavy shallow skillet on medium heat.  Add cooking oil.  Add meat.  Stir and fry until browned.  Add vegetables.  Stir and fry until cooked to crisp tender and heated all the way through.  If it gets too dry add a small amount of water, less than a teaspoon.

When vegetables are crisp tender and meat is cooked through add 1/2 teaspoon Ginger, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon Hoisin sauce.  Stir and fry for about 30 seconds.  Add 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil.  Stir until combined.  Remove from heat and enjoy.  This is delicious with rice or noodles.  Sometimes I add cooked rice to the skillet before I add the ginger and mix it all together.

Sweet and Sour Popcorn Chicken

I made this for my family and then for my Little Theater Class. It was a big hit both places. This could be used with pork instead of chicken also.

1 medium green pepper, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 can (20 oz) unsweetened pineapple chunks
3 Tbsp white vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp ketchup
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1 pkg (12 oz) frozen popcorn chicken

In a large skillet or wok, stir-fry pepper and onion in oil for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain pineapple, reserving juice in a 2 cup measuring cup; set pineapple aside. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 1/3 cups, stir in vinegar, soy sauce and ketchup. In a bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir into pineapple juice mixture until smooth. Gradually add to the skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pineapple. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. Meanwhile, microwave chicken according to package directions. Stir into pineapple mixture. Serve immediately.
Serves 4

Fried Rice

I made this for my family and then for my Little Theater class. It was a big hit both places. Diced ham could be added for Ham Fried Rice.

1 envelope fried rice seasoning
2 Tbs water
2 green onions, chopped
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 cups cold cooked instant rice
1/2 cup peas (fresh or frozen)

In a small bowl, combine seasoning mix and water, set aside. In a large skillet or wok stir-fry onions in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add egg, stir until scrambled. Add rice and peas; stir-fry until heated through. Stir in seasoning mixture; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes longer or until heated through. Makes 4 servings