How to Make Stir Fried Wok Vegetables - A Step-by-Step Guide

Stir fry vegetables have become a popular dish in many households, not only for its delicious taste but also for its health benefits. The combination of fresh vegetables and savory seasonings create a dish that is not only nutritious but also satisfying and flavorful.

One of the best ways to prepare stir fry vegetables is using a wok. The wok allows the vegetables to cook quickly and evenly, creating a dish that is both crispy and tender at the same time. The high heat of the wok also...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (Optional)
  • 3 serrano chile peppers, seeded and chopped (Optional)
  • ½ cup baby corn, cut in half
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
  • 2 pounds bok choy - stalks halved and cut into 1/4-inch sticks, leaves halved, separated
  • 3 cups fresh bean sprouts
  • ¼ cup Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam or nam pla)
  • 3 tablespoons Chinese oyster sauce
  • 4 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. When the oil is hot, stir in ginger and minced chiles; cook and stir until the ginger is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add baby corn, red pepper, and bok choy stalks; stir fry until the red pepper has begun to soften, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in bok choy leaves and bean sprouts; cook until the leaves have darkened and wilted, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in fish sauce and oyster sauce; sprinkle with green onions, and stir together. Serve sprinkled with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
  • Nutrition

    79 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 670mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 76mg
    • Calcium: 155mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 421mg