Kinpira Style Stir Fried Peppers
These colourful peppers are sliced and stir fried in a Japanese-style glaze. Delicious warm or cold, it is also a great recipe if you need to cook ahead.
This is a great cooking way to use up lots of different veg, like broccoli, snap peas or even kale.
Substitute:
- No peppers? Use broccoli, carrots, parsnips, mangetout, french beans or leafy greens like kale or cavolo nero.
- No red chilli? Swap for chilli flakes.
- No caster sugar? Use brown sugar, honey or maple syrup.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
400 g Bell peppers (approx. 3 peppers)
2 tbsp Vegetable oil
1 Red chilli
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp Mirin
1 tbsp caster sugar
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 tbsp sesame oil
Coriander leaves (for serving )
Recipe:
- Cut the peppers into thick strips.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok over medium heat. Add the chilli and cook until fragrant, then add the peppers. Stir-fry for 5 minutes, until just tender, then add the soy sauce, mirin and sugar. Mix well to coat and cook for 5 minutes, until the liquid has reduced to a thick glaze.
- Add the sesame oil and sesame seeds. Toss well, cook for 2-3 minutes and turn off the heat.
- Serve topped with fresh coriander.
How to store
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Leftovers
Use your cold leftovers in your favourite spring roll or sushi recipes.
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