Sweet and Sour Vegetables Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons peanut oil, for stir-frying; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 small onion, cut in quarters lenghtwise, then sliced thinly crosswise; 4 hot yellow wax peppers; 4 medium pickling cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise and slice each half at a sharp slanted angle 1/8 inch thick (rub each end with cut top to remove bitter taste); 2 -3 tablespoons fish sauce, to taste; 1 -2 tablespoon white vinegar, to taste; 3 -4 teaspoons sugar, to taste (unrefined); 2 medium firm tomatoes, cut into bite-size wedges; white pepper, liberal sprinkling; cilantro, 1 small handful

Servings: persons

2 -3 tablespoons peanut oil, for stir-frying
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small onion, cut in quarters lenghtwise, then sliced thinly crosswise
4 hot yellow wax peppers
4 medium pickling cucumbers, cut in half lengthwise and slice each half at a sharp slanted angle 1/8 inch thick (rub each end with cut top to remove bitter taste)
2 -3 tablespoons fish sauce, to taste
1 -2 tablespoon white vinegar, to taste
3 -4 teaspoons sugar, to taste (unrefined)
2 medium firm tomatoes, cut into bite-size wedges
white pepper, liberal sprinkling
cilantro, 1 small handful

1
Heat a wok until it is smoking hot.
2
Swirl the oil to coat the wok surface and wait a few seconds for the oil to heat.
3
When hot, stir in the garlic, followed shortly with the onion.
4
Toss 20-30 seconds.
5
Add peppers and stir-fry 20-30 seconds.
6
Add cucumbers and continue to stir-fry for about a minute.
7
Season to taste with fish sauce, vinegar and sugar.
8
Add tomatoes, cucumbers and seasonings.
9
Sprinkle with white pepper.
10
Toss again and transfer to a serving platter.
11
Garnish top with cilantro.

859

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 tablespoons peanut oil, for stir-frying, 6 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 small onion, cut in quarters lenghtwise, then sliced thinly crosswise, 4 hot yellow wax peppers, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Vegetables falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet and Sour Vegetables

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