chicken or tofu stir-fry
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Ingredients
1 x chicken breast (or 3-4 thighs) or 100g tofu
red chilli, deseeded and sliced 1 glove garlic, crushed 1cm fresh ginger, finely chopped (optional) 1x10ml spoon oil red onion, sliced 1/3 green pepper, sliced 1/3 yellow pepper, sliced 2-3 mushrooms, sliced 1x10ml spoon soy sauce
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Equipment
Chopping board, knife, garlic press, wok/saucepan, measuring spoon.
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Method
1. If using chicken, cut into strips. Place in the fridge, covered, until needed.
2. Using a clean chopping board and knife, prepare the vegetables. 3. Heat the oil in the wok/saucepan.
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4. Add the onion, garlic, chilli and ginger. Allow to cook for 1 minute.
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5. Add the chicken or tofu and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
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6. Add the remaining vegetables and soy sauce and continue to cook for a further 2 minutes.
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7. Serve.
Tips * Vary the vegetables leeks, courgettes and carrots all work well. * Other types of meat could be used, e.g. thin strips of bean or turkey. * Mix in ready cooked noodles or rice for a quick main meal.
British Nutrition Foundation 2006 www.nutrition.org.uk/lifeskills
British Nutrition Foundation 2006
British Nutrition Foundation 2006
www.nutrition.org.uk/lifeskills