Teriyaki Brown Rice Pasta Stir Fry
Recipes
Teriyaki Stir Fry Pasta with Brown Rice Noodles
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 teaspoons corn starch (optional)
- ½ cup pasta cooking water
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 2 carrots, cut in julienne strips or 1/4-inch slices
- ½ cup green beans, cut in julienne strips or 1/4-inch slices
- ½ cup fresh or frozen peas
- 6 asparagus, cut in julienne strips or 1/4-inch slices
- 2 celery ribs, cut in julienne strips or 1/4-inch slices
- 1 small spring onion, cut in julienne strips or 1/4-inch slices
- 2 tablespoons sunflower or vegetable oil of choice
- 1 pound ground pork, chicken, turkey or protein of choice (may be omitted)
- 12 oz. jovial brown rice spaghetti
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and ginger.
- Bring 3 quarts of water to a rolling boil in a stockpot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the water (or to taste.)
- Soak prepared vegetables in cold water.
- Heat a large skillet on medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil. Drain vegetables in a colander, then add to the oil. Season lightly with salt. Cook on medium-high heat for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Transfer the vegetables to a serving dish.
- Cook pasta according to instructions, reserving 1 cup of cooking water before draining.
- While the pasta is cooking, place the skillet back on the burner on medium heat, add the remaining tablespoon of sunflower oil and the meat. Cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes until cooked through, stirring constantly, adding pasta cooking water if the meat begins to burn.
- Mix the corn starch with 1 tablespoon of pasta cooking water until dissolved.
- Once the meat is thoroughly cooked, add the teriyaki sauce, corn starch mixture and ½ cup of pasta cooking water and cook until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Toss in vegetables.
- Drain the pasta, and add to the skillet, cooking for about 30 seconds, until all the ingredients are mixed well and the sauce has coated the noodles.
- Serve immediately.
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