Healthy Stir-Fried Veggies ឆាបន្លែ
A vibrant, crisp, and incredibly simple mixed vegetable stir-fry with shrimp. When cooking feels too complicated, this 15-minute recipe is your perfect first step toward a healthy, home-cooked meal.
No More Excuses
On busy days, the idea of cooking from scratch can often deter us from making healthy choices. Yet, establishing a routine of home-cooked meals is far more accessible than it appears.
The secret to effortless home cooking lies in deliberate preparation (mise en place). Taking just a few minutes to clean your produce and prep your proteins sets the stage for a smooth culinary experience. Once your ingredients are organized, this vibrant stir-fry can be prepared effortlessly in less than 15 minutes.
Keep It Simple
If the idea of measuring out multiple sauces is what stops you from cooking, here is the ultimate shortcut: Khun Marinated Sauce.
It's ready to go right out of the bottle. Just pour in 1 or 2 tablespoons, and your flavor base is complete. There is no excuse to say cooking is too complicated when you have clever shortcuts like this. You don't have to do much to eat well!
Watch and Cook
Need some extra encouragement? Watch this quick video to see exactly how fast this healthy stir-fry comes together once your ingredients are prepped.
Ingredients
- 200g (២ខាំ) Shrimp (បង្គា), cleaned and peeled
- 300g (៣ខាំ) Mixed Vegetables (បន្លែ លាយចូលគ្នា) - chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Khun Marinated Sauce (ទឹកប្រឡាក់សាច់ឃុន)
- 1 Teaspoon Kampot Pepper (ម្រេច)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Follow these simple steps for a perfect, crisp stir-fry.
Blanch the Vegetables
Boil hot water in a wok or deep frying pan. Add a little bit of cooking oil, then pour in all your vegetables to blanch them. Strain the vegetables and set them aside.
Aromatics & Protein
Into a clean wok or frying pan, add fresh cooking oil and minced garlic. Stir-fry until it is golden. Add in your protein (shrimp, meat, or tofu) and stir-fry until it is fully coated and cooked through.
Toss with Sauce & Final Seasonings
Pour the Khun Marinated Sauce over the protein and toss until fully coated. Add the blanched vegetables back into the wok, sprinkle with Kampot pepper, and stir-fry everything together until perfectly combined and full of flavor.
Products Used in This Recipe
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