COOK STIR FRY SPAGHETTI

Sure! Here’s a simple and delicious stir-fry spaghetti recipe that combines the flavors of stir-fry with the texture of spaghetti. This dish is versatile, so you can adjust the ingredients to your taste or dietary preferences.

Ingredients:

For the Spaghetti:

• 8 oz (225 g) spaghetti
• Water for boiling
• Salt

For the Stir-Fry:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, sliced (red, green, or yellow)
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup snap peas or green beans
• 1/2 cup baby corn (optional)
• 1/2 cup sliced chicken breast, beef, shrimp, or tofu (optional)

For the Sauce:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce for a vegetarian version)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
• Red pepper flakes or sriracha sauce (optional, for heat)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Spaghetti:
   • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
   • Add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions until al dente.
   • Drain the spaghetti and set aside.
2. Prepare the Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch mixture (if using). Set aside.
3. Stir-Fry the Vegetables and Protein:
   • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
   • Add the garlic and onions and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
   • Add the chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu (if using) and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
   • Add the bell pepper, broccoli, carrot, mushrooms, snap peas, and baby corn. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
4. Combine Everything:
   • Return the cooked protein to the pan, if using.
   • Add the cooked spaghetti to the pan.
   • Pour the sauce over the spaghetti and vegetables.
   • Toss everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the spaghetti is well coated with the sauce and heated through.
   • Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce, salt, or pepper if needed. Add red pepper flakes or sriracha for heat, if desired.
5. Serve:
   • Serve the stir-fry spaghetti hot, garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Enjoy your homemade stir-fry spaghetti!