Stir-fries are excellent to make a small amount of meat or chicken go a long way. The meat needs to be very thinly-sliced and quickly cooked so it isn't tough.
A wok or a large frying-pan can be used.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts or equivalent of diced chicken
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 6 cups finely chopped/sliced vegetables (e.g. carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, bean sprouts, peppers, leeks, mushrooms, celery, silverbeet)
- Noodles or rice
Method
Cut the chicken into thin strips. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan and quickly cook the chicken on both sides until just brown. Add garlic and onion and cook for a couple of minutes then add the other vegetables and soy sauce.
Add a little water if the vegetables stick.
When the vegetables are cooked and slightly crisp serve with noodles or cooked rice.
Serves 4
Variations
Beef schnitzel, pork pieces, and left-over roast meat can all be used in place of chicken.
Use frozen vegetables when seasonal vegetables are expensive - usually in spring and autumn.