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Sweet and Sour Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe

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A vibrant and tangy Sweet and Sour Vegetable Stir Fry featuring a mix of colorful vegetables tossed in a flavorful homemade sweet and sour sauce made from pineapple juice, rice vinegar, tomato ketchup, soy sauce, and cornflour. This quick and easy stir fry is perfect as a light vegetarian main or a side dish.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 425 g tin of pineapple chunks (drained, 250 ml juice reserved)
  • 4 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 3 tbsp tomato ketchup
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp cornflour (dissolved in 2 tbsp water)

Vegetables and Cooking Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 head broccoli (cut into small florets)
  • 1 red pepper (chopped)
  • 1 green pepper (chopped)
  • 2 carrots (sliced on the diagonal)
  • 1 aubergine (cubed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sweet and sour sauce: Whisk together the reserved pineapple juice, rice vinegar, tomato ketchup, soy sauce, and the dissolved cornflour in a bowl until smooth and well combined.
  2. Cook the vegetables: Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over high heat. Add the chopped onion, broccoli florets, chopped red and green peppers, sliced carrots, and cubed aubergine. Stir-fry for 5-8 minutes until the vegetables start to soften but still retain some crunch.
  3. Add pineapple and sauce: Stir in the drained pineapple chunks followed by the prepared sweet and sour sauce mixture, ensuring everything is well coated.
  4. Simmer to finish cooking: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened to coat the ingredients nicely.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add a small amount of chili flakes or fresh chopped chili when stir-frying the vegetables.
  • You can substitute cornflour with arrowroot powder for a gluten-free alternative.
  • Serve the stir fry over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
  • Make sure not to overcook the vegetables; they should remain vibrant and slightly crisp.
  • The leftover sweet and sour sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Keywords: sweet and sour, stir fry, vegetable stir fry, pineapple sauce, vegetarian, quick dinner, Asian recipe

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