Asian Stir-Fried Cauliflower

 

Asian Stir-Fried Cauliflower

Treat yourself to this delicious stir-fried vegetable dish which complements any Asian meal. I used an American cauliflower, but I've heard that Asian cauliflower which is not so compact and has long stems is the most flavourful. Once the vegetables are sliced and diced, it takes just a few minutes to put this dish together. Add a punch of flavour with a jalapeno pepper or red pepper flakes.

Ingredients

1 cauliflower, cut in bite sized pieces

1/2 red pepper, cubed

1 carrot, cut in julienne strips

3 green onions, cut in 2" sections

1 jalapeno pepper, minced

1 dried red chili, seeds removed and sliced

1 knob ginger, cut in julienne strips

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 strips bacon, sliced

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

2 Tbsp. soy sauce

1 Tbsp. oyster sauce

2 Tbsp. water

1 tsp. tapioca flour + 2 Tbsp. water

salt to taste

Directions

1. Mix last 5 ingredients together and set aside.
2. Blanch cauliflower for 3 minutes after water comes to a boil.
3. Blanch red pepper for 1 minute, remove and set aside.
4. Heat oil and render bacon fat.
5. Fry dried red chili, jalapeno pepper, garlic and ginger.
6. Fry cauliflower for 2 minutes, red pepper and carrots for 1 minute.
7. Add prepared sauce and simmer until vegetables are cooked.
8. Adjust salt to taste and garnish with green onions.

Serve with steamed rice.