Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry Recipe

Name: Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole yellow onion, divided in 6; 2 tablespoons crushed garlic; 1 teaspoon very finely chopped lemongrass; 1/2 inch ginger, very finely julienned; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind; 3 kaffir lime leaves; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 100 g chicken, diced; 1 can baby corn, halved; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1/2 cup snow peas, halved; 3 tablespoons plum sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sambal oelek or 1 tablespoon freshly dry crushed red pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornmeal, dilute with 50 ml water; salt

Servings: persons

1 whole yellow onion, divided in 6
2 tablespoons crushed garlic
1 teaspoon very finely chopped lemongrass
1/2 inch ginger, very finely julienned
1 teaspoon fresh lemon rind
3 kaffir lime leaves
2 tablespoons cooking oil
100 g chicken, diced
1 can baby corn, halved
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 cup snow peas, halved
3 tablespoons plum sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sambal oelek or 1 tablespoon freshly dry crushed red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons cornmeal, dilute with 50 ml water
salt

1
Heat cooking oil in wok.
2
Stir-fry onion, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, lemon rind, and lime leaves until fragrant.
3
Stir-fry chicken with the spices till almost thoroughly cooked.
4
Add bell pepper, snow peas, and baby corn one by one.
5
Stir-fry briefly just to seal the flavour.
6
Add plum sauce, lemon juice, and sambal oelek.
7
Keep stirring.
8
As the condiments are evenly distributed, add the cornmeal solution and simmer briefly.
9
Serve with fragrant rice.

284

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole yellow onion, divided in 6, 2 tablespoons crushed garlic, 1 teaspoon very finely chopped lemongrass, 1/2 inch ginger, very finely julienned, and more.

Yes, Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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