basic stir fry

i'm calling this basic stir-fry, but don't let that fool you. it's not PLAIN, or BLAND, it's just an easy, simple, quick recipe that is really great to use as a base for many other ideas you may have. add more soy sauce. use different types of broth. throw different spices into the mix, etc. 

i made it this time with PC fake chicken breasts (which are not gluten free)... but there are lots of gluten free options - tofu, gluten free TVP, even REAL MEAT (gasp!). 

you can also certainly substitute different bases - switch the vermicelli out for rice, wheat or rice noodles, udon, etc. 

this recipe makes 2 very large servings (or 1 matt serving and 2 harmony servings ;)

 
ingredients:

3 c chopped vegetables (i used broccoli, cauliflower, red peppers and onion)
2 c cubed firm tofu, fake chicken, etc
3 little squares bean vermicelli
2 t olive or coconut oil

sprinkle of sesame seeds (optional)
1 1/2 c vegetable broth (i used 1 1/2 c hot water and 1 onion bullion cube)
2 T garlic
1 t sambal olek (or other hot sauce)
1 t ginger
2 T soy sauce
1 T sesame oil
2 T corn starch

to make:

fry veggies and tofu/chicken/whatever in 2 t oil on med about 10 minutes, or until cooked but still crispy. 

at the same time, boil a small pot of water, and boil vermicelli noodles until soft, about 7 minutes, but it will depend on the type/brand you use. 

while your noodles and veggies are cooking, combine broth, sambal olek, garlic, ginger, sesame oil and soy sauce and corn starch. whisk to mix well. 

add cooked noodles to the pan with the vegetables. 

pour sauce over noodles and veggies. 

stir over medium heat about 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything. 

serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if you like!