Savory and Sweet Stir-Fried Crab Sticks with Vegetables
Savory and Sweet Stir-Fried Crab Sticks with Vegetables
How to Make a Versatile Side Dish: Stir-Fried Crab Sticks with Vegetables
Tired of the same old side dishes every day? Sometimes, you just crave a familiar yet comforting flavor. This recipe transforms simple crab sticks and fresh vegetables into a delightful stir-fry with a perfect balance of savory and sweet notes. Think of it as a delicious twist on a sausage and vegetable stir-fry! It’s incredibly easy to whip up, making it an ideal everyday banchan (side dish) or a colorful addition to lunchboxes. Let’s get cooking!
Main Ingredients- 10 sticks imitation crab meat
- 1/4 carrot
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the vegetables. Dice about 1/4 of a carrot into small cubes. (If your family isn’t fond of carrots, you can dice them very finely or even omit them.) Peel and roughly chop half an onion into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Remove the stem and seeds from the green bell pepper, then chop it into pieces similar in size to the onion. Cut the 10 sticks of imitation crab meat into segments, about 2-3 cm in length.
Step 3
Now, let’s start stir-frying. Heat a wide pan over medium heat and add about 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Begin by adding the diced carrots and stir-fry them first. Cook until they start to soften and release their sweet aroma.
Step 4
Once the carrots are partially cooked, add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry them together for about 2-3 minutes, or until the vegetables are slightly tender but still have a bit of crispness.
Step 5
When the onions become translucent and the vegetables are fragrant, add the cut imitation crab meat. Gently stir-fry it with the vegetables. Crab meat cooks very quickly, so you don’t need to cook it for too long.
Step 6
Now it’s time to season! Reduce the heat to low. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce. Stir well to coat the vegetables and crab meat evenly with the sauce.
Step 7
Next, add 3 tablespoons of ketchup and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Continue to stir-fry, ensuring all the ingredients are well combined with the sauce. The ketchup will add a lovely tanginess, and the garlic will provide a savory depth.
Step 8
Once everything is beautifully coated in the sauce, turn off the heat immediately. Finish by drizzling in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and sprinkling 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds. Give it a final gentle toss to distribute the nutty aroma of the sesame oil. Your delicious Stir-Fried Crab Sticks with Vegetables is ready to enjoy!
