Spicy and Sweet Sausage and Vegetable Stir-fry
The Ultimate Rice Accompaniment & Drinking Snack: A Deliciously Spicy and Savory Sausage and Vegetable Stir-fry
Today, we’re bringing you a spicy and sweet sausage and vegetable stir-fry that’s perfect for when you’re craving both rice and a drink! With gochujang adding a delightful spiciness that makes rice irresistible, this dish is a wonderfully sweet and savory side. Sweet, spicy, salty, and satisfying – when you’re craving that perfect balance, ‘Sausage and Vegetable Stir-fry’ is the answer!
Main Ingredients- Vienna sausages, 3 handfuls (approx. 200-250g)
- Carrot, 1/3 medium (approx. 50g)
- Minced garlic, 1 Tbsp
- Onion, 1 medium (approx. 150g)
Seasoning Ingredients- Ketchup, 2 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup), 2 Tbsp (adjust sweetness to taste)
- Oyster sauce, 1 Tbsp
- Water, 3 Tbsp
- Ketchup, 2 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup), 2 Tbsp (adjust sweetness to taste)
- Oyster sauce, 1 Tbsp
- Water, 3 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, briefly blanch the Vienna sausages in hot water to clean them, then rinse under cold water. This helps to reduce the inherent greasiness of the sausages and results in a cleaner flavor.
Step 2
After patting the sausages dry, make 2-3 shallow cuts on each side. Making cross-shaped scores will help them unfurl beautifully like octopus tentacles when cooked, making them visually appealing and ensuring they absorb the sauce well.
Step 3
Heat 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté slowly until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic; slow sautéing will bring out its full flavor.
Step 4
Once the garlic is golden brown and smells aromatic, add the sliced onion and stir-fry until it becomes translucent. The onions will soften and release their natural sweetness, enhancing the overall flavor of the dish.
Step 5
When the onions are translucent, add the prepared Vienna sausages to the pan. Stir-fry them along with the vegetables, ensuring everything is well combined. Sautéing until the sausages are slightly browned will add extra deliciousness.
Step 6
While the sausages and vegetables are cooking, prepare the sauce in a small bowl. Combine the gochujang, ketchup, oyster sauce, oligosaccharide, and water. Whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. You can adjust the amount of oligosaccharide to your preference for sweetness.
Step 7
Once the sausages are cooked and have puffed up slightly (when the scored parts start to open), add the remaining vegetables (carrots) to the pan and stir-fry together. The carrots will add a lovely color as they cook.
Step 8
When the carrots are slightly tender, pour the prepared sauce into the pan. Stir well to coat all the ingredients evenly with the sauce. Continue to stir-fry until the sauce thickens and clings to the ingredients.
Step 9
Finally, just before turning off the heat, sprinkle sesame seeds over the dish and give it one last quick stir. Transfer the delicious spicy and sweet sausage and vegetable stir-fry to a serving plate and enjoy with warm rice or a cold beer!
