Sly Thai Stir-Fry
It’s such a shame that the economy has yet to get off the government life support and back into a real playing field, and now more than ever people are tightening to purse strings and cutting off all oxygen to the fun and diversions parts of their lives. So you’ve been buying in bulk and serving lots of inexpensive foods like spaghetti, and then leftovers. You open the fridge and wonder staring at those noodles (of course there is no sauce left) and some random meat, was it pork roast, chicken drumsticks, or something else? And of course you think tetrazzini or casserole. Why not try stir-fry. Here’s a great recipe and you don’t need to dig out that wok you got on your wedding day that’s sat in the attic ever since to make it.
Here’s what you need:
2 Tbsp. Canola Oil
1 Medium Sweet Onion Chopped
5 Cloves of Garlic, minced
1 Green Bell Pepper cut into thin strips
Large Bowl of cooked pasta (preferable a long noodle, like spaghetti)
Cut-up Cooked Meat (pork and chicken work well)
1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
2-3 Tbsp Butter
3 Tbsp Good Soy Sauce (I use Kimlan Brand)
Small Handful of Thai Basil
1 Egg
Looking at the recipe list most things are found in the typical American kitchen, with the exception maybe of the Thai Basil. It is unacceptable to prepare this recipe with regular basil, if you cannot find Thai Basil, usually available from Asian or World Markets, omit the Thai Basil. Also if using a very salty soy sauce, cut back to 2 Tbsp.
Ok, here is how to make Sly Thai Stir-Fry. First be sure to have all ingredients chopped and ready near the stove. The preparation is crucial to avoid burning of ingredients.
In a large frying pan over medium heat add canola oil, onion, and bell peppers and cook until onions are softened. Then add the garlic, cook just a moment and add in the noodles, meat, and the crushed red pepper flakes. Shake pan and add butter. Keep moving ingredients so they do not stick to pan and let butter coat. Add the soy sauce over dish and stir. Next crack an egg into pan and scramble into the noodles. Keep tossing ingredients. Once egg is cooked add Thai Basil, once the basil wilts remove the pan from the heat and plate to serve.
Some people find tomatoes a good addition to this dish. If you feel this way, please feel free to add fresh chunked (de-seeded) tomatoes along with the noodles and meat.
Your family will think it’s take-out and they’ll definitely begin looking forward to leftover night.
Enjoy.
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