Pepper and Mushroom Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Green onions (2, thinly sliced)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Cooking oil (2 tablespoons)
• Water (1/4 cup)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Honey (1 tablespoon)
• Sesame oil (1 teaspoon)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, minced)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Mushrooms (2 cups, sliced)
• Bell peppers (2 cups, sliced (preferably a mix of colors))

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, cornstarch, and water until well blended. This will be your stir fry sauce. Set it aside.
2. Place a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil.
3. Once the oil is heated, add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until they release their aromatic fragrance.
4. Add the sliced bell peppers and mushrooms to the skillet. Stir fry them for approximately 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Pour the pre-prepared sauce over the stir-fried vegetables. Toss everything together to coat the vegetables evenly in the sauce.
6. Continue to cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and envelops the vegetables.
7. Season the stir fry with salt and pepper to your liking.
8. Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the stir-fry with the sliced green onions.
9. Serve this delightful Pepper and Mushroom Stir Fry hot, ideally over a bed of steamed rice or your preferred noodles. Enjoy!