Vibrant Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables with Shrimp: Easy Appetizer & Rice Topping
Stir-Fried Mixed Vegetables
Here’s a simple and delicious appetizer that my wife and I love to enjoy! It’s also a fantastic rice bowl for a hearty meal. It’s truly nothing complicated, so please try following along!
Cooking Tip: Feel free to use any leftover vegetables you have in your fridge to make this dish.
Reference Video ☞☞☞ https://youtu.be/PtMiCjNXzxU ☜☜☜
Main Ingredients- Shrimp 5 pieces (fresh or thawed shrimp recommended over pre-cooked)
- Bok Choy 2 heads
- Broccoli 4 florets
- Red Bell Pepper 1/4
- Yellow Bell Pepper 1/4
- King Oyster Mushrooms 1 cup
- Enoki Mushrooms 1 cup
- Green Onion 1 stalk
- Garlic 3 cloves
Seasoning & Others- Oyster Sauce 2 Tbsp
- MSG (Optional) a pinch (approx. 1g)
- Black Pepper a pinch (approx. 1g)
- Water 120ml
- Slurry (Potato Starch 1 Tbsp + Water 1 Tbsp)
- Chili Oil 2 Tbsp
- Oyster Sauce 2 Tbsp
- MSG (Optional) a pinch (approx. 1g)
- Black Pepper a pinch (approx. 1g)
- Water 120ml
- Slurry (Potato Starch 1 Tbsp + Water 1 Tbsp)
- Chili Oil 2 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash and prepare all the main ingredients: shrimp, bok choy, broccoli, bell peppers, mushrooms, green onion, and garlic. If you have any other leftover vegetables in your refrigerator, feel free to add them to the dish. Using a variety of vegetables will enhance the flavor and texture.
Step 2
Trim the ends of the green onion, then slice it lengthwise in half. Cut it into bite-sized pieces, about the width of a finger segment. Peel the garlic cloves and thinly slice them into slivers. Sliced garlic releases more flavor when stir-fried.
Step 3
For the bok choy, trim the root end and separate the leaves from the stems. Cut the stems into 2-3 cm lengths. Divide the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Cut the bell peppers and mushrooms into similar bite-sized pieces. Ensuring all ingredients are cut to a similar size will help them cook evenly.
Step 4
Heat a pan over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of chili oil. Add the prepared green onion and sliced garlic. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant. This step infuses the oil with a wonderful aroma from the aromatics, which greatly enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
Step 5
Once the green onion and garlic are fragrant, add all the prepared vegetables and mushrooms to the pan. Stir-fry briefly. It’s important to maintain the crisp-tender texture of the vegetables, so avoid overcooking. Stir-fry for only about 1-2 minutes.
Step 6
Pour in 120ml of water and bring it to a boil over high heat. Cooking quickly over high heat helps to preserve the fresh flavors of the vegetables.
Step 7
As the water begins to boil, add 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce for seasoning. If you desire extra umami, you can add a pinch of MSG (approximately 1g). MSG is optional, so feel free to add it according to your preference. Also, add a pinch of black pepper (approximately 1g) to enhance the aroma.
Step 8
Now, add the prepared shrimp to the pan. The size of the shrimp doesn’t matter much, but using fresh or thawed shrimp will give you a much better, springier texture compared to pre-cooked (boiled) shrimp.
Step 9
Finally, it’s time to thicken the sauce. Prepare the slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of potato starch with 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl until smooth. Gradually add about 1.5 tablespoons of this slurry to the pan, stirring gently to distribute it evenly. ★Important: Do not add all the slurry at once, as it can clump. Add it in 2-3 batches while stirring to achieve your desired thickness. It’s best to use 100% potato starch for the smoothest results.★
