Thai Basil Stir Fry with Vegetables

Ingredients

• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Red bell pepper (1, sliced)
• Carrots (2, julienned)
• Broccoli florets (1 cup)
• Snow peas (1 cup)
• Thai basil leaves (1 cup, packed)
• Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Oyster sauce (1 tablespoon)
• Fish sauce (1 tablespoon)
• Brown sugar (1 tablespoon)
• Red chili flakes (1 teaspoon (adjust to taste))
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon (to taste))

Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant but not browned.
3. Introduce the sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrots, broccoli florets, and snow peas to the pan. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender and vibrant in color.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, red chili flakes, and salt until well combined.
5. Pour the sauce mixture over the stir-fried vegetables. Stir well to coat the vegetables evenly and continue to stir fry for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Remove the pan from heat and gently fold in the Thai basil leaves, tossing just until they wilt.
7. Serve the Thai basil stir fry hot over steamed jasmine rice or toss it with noodles for a satisfying meal.
8. Enjoy your flavorful Thai basil stir fry!