Spice Up Your Life Stir Fry Recipe

Name: Spice Up Your Life Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 2 tablespoons hot chili sauce, to taste; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 2 shallots, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 -3 red chiles, finely chopped (to taste); 1 cup carrots, sliced; 1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced; 1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced; 1 cup zucchini, sliced; 1 cup sugar snap peas; 1 cup mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 cup chestnuts, cooked; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 1 lime, zest and juice of; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; salt and pepper, to taste; lime wedges, for garnish

This vibrant and flavorful stir-fry bursts with color and aroma! Aromatic peanuts and pine nuts mingle with fiery chili, creamy coconut, and warming spices in a magical sauce that coats tender vegetables. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a vibrant dinner party, this recipe is guaranteed to spice up your life!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 602 kcal

Protein 21g

Rating 4.0 (6 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spice Up Your Life Stir Fry

1/2 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 tablespoons hot chili sauce, to taste
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 -3 red chiles, finely chopped (to taste)
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced
1 cup bell peppers (any color), sliced
1 cup zucchini, sliced
1 cup sugar snap peas
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup chestnuts, cooked
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 lime, zest and juice of
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste
lime wedges, for garnish

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How to Make Spice Up Your Life Stir Fry

**Make the Nut Sauce:** Combine 1/2 cup roasted peanuts, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 2 tablespoons hot chili sauce (adjust to taste), 1/2 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. If chopping by hand, chop very finely.
**Simmer the Sauce:** Transfer the nut sauce to a small saucepan. Simmer gently over low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
**Keep Warm:** Set aside and keep warm until ready to serve.
**Stir-fry Aromatics:** Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced shallots, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2-3 finely chopped red chilies (adjust to taste). Stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.
**Add Vegetables:** Add 1 cup sliced carrots, 1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color), 1 cup sliced zucchini, and 1 cup sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
**Cook Remaining Vegetables:** Add 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup cooked chestnuts, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, zest and juice of 1 lime, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Stir-fry briskly for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.
**Season:** Season with salt and pepper to taste.
**Serve:** Divide the stir-fry among 4 bowls. Drizzle generously with the warm nut sauce. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.