Vibrant Five-Color Corn Stir-Fry
A colorful and nutritious stir-fry featuring sweet corn, savory sausage, and wholesome barley, tossed with crisp vegetables in a fragrant garlic and chili oil.
Story
This dish brings together a delightful mix of textures and flavors. The sweetness of the corn and carrots balances perfectly with the savory sausage and the chewiness of the barley. It's a quick, healthy way to brighten up your dinner table.
Ingredients
Sweet corn kernels
1 cup
Cooked Chinese sausage
1 link, sliced
Cooked barley (or job's tears)
1/2 cup
Green peas
1/2 cup
Carrot
1/2 cup, diced
Dried chili peppers
2, chopped
Garlic
2 cloves, minced
Ginger
1 tsp, minced
Salt
to taste
White pepper
1 pinch
Instructions
1
Blanch the Vegetables
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green peas first and cook for a minute. Toss in the diced carrots and corn kernels, and blanch everything together for another 1-2 minutes until just tender. Drain well and set aside.
2
Aromatics
Heat a splash of oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chilies, minced ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry quickly until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
3
Stir-Fry and Serve
Add the blanched vegetables, sliced sausage, and cooked barley to the wok. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry vigorously for 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors and heat everything through. Season with salt and a pinch of white pepper. Serve hot.
