Stir-Fry with King Trumpet Mushrooms, Garlic & Thai Basil Sauce
Chinese Long Beans
Jasmine Rice
Lotus Root Chips
The sauce can be made many ways according to your garlic/basil/heat preference. We like them all. ;)
Garlic & Thai Basil Sauce
Start with a 1 tbs. of canola oil and saute 2 tbs. minced shallot, 1 tbs. ginger, 1 thai bird chile (remove the seeds for a less hot version) and as much garlic as you can humanly handle. We've been known to use an entire small head.
After a minute or so, add 1/4 cup of thinly sliced thai basil (or more if you like it that way). Stir until wilted.
Add a cup of water, 2 tbs. of tamari, 1 tbs. agave and 2 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice and bring it all to a simmer and let the flavors develop for 5 minutes. In a small cup or bowl, mix 1 tbs. cornstarch with an equal amount of water, whisk to combine, and whisk into the sauce, until it thickens.
Serve hot over your stir-fried veggies and tofu.
If you had lotus root chips, you would have a tiger guard them too...
King Trumpet Mushroom or State of Minnesota? You Decide.
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