Savory Sausage and Vegetable Stir-Fry: A Quick & Easy Dish!
The Golden Recipe for Sausage and Vegetable Stir-Fry with a Hint of Ketchup
This Sausage and Vegetable Stir-Fry is perfect for using up ingredients in your fridge! We’ll make a delicious stir-fry with minimal seasoning, focusing on the star ingredient: ketchup. Enjoy this versatile dish!
Main Ingredients- 1 cup sausage (Vienna, Spam, or your favorite kind)
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 bell pepper
- 1/4 head cabbage
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
Savory Ketchup Sauce (Tablespoon Measurement)- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 4 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or sugar)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 4 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or sugar)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the sausages. While homemade sausage was used here, feel free to use Vienna sausages, Spam, or any other sausage you prefer. Slice the sausages into about 0.5cm thick rounds to ensure a pleasant texture when cooked. This slicing method helps bring out the sausage’s flavor.
Step 2
Next, prepare the vegetables. You can use any vegetables you have on hand, but today we’re using cabbage for sweetness, onion for a slight bite, and bell pepper for color and flavor. Cut the cabbage into large pieces. Dice the onion and bell pepper into bite-sized cubes, similar in size to the sausage slices. Cutting all ingredients to a similar size ensures they cook evenly.
Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic and sauté gently until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic; slow sautéing will release its aromatic oils and enhance the flavor.
Step 4
Once the garlic is fragrant, add all the prepared vegetables to the pan. Turn the heat up to high and stir-fry quickly. Cooking over high heat helps the vegetables retain their crispness. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, just until the vegetables begin to soften slightly.
Step 5
After stir-frying the vegetables for about a minute, immediately add the sliced sausages to the pan. Sausages are a versatile favorite for both children and adults, adding a delightful savory element to meals. Even without any seasoning, sausages are delicious on their own. Stir-fry them for about 2-3 minutes until they are lightly browned.
Step 6
Once the sausages are cooked to your liking, it’s time to add the sauce! Pour in 4 tablespoons of ketchup – this is our secret ingredient for a simple yet flavorful sauce. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce for umami depth, and 1 tablespoon of oligosaccharide for a glossy finish and sweetness (you can substitute with sugar if needed). Finally, add about 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to help eliminate any potential gamey odors from the sausage. And voilà! Your perfect Sausage and Vegetable Stir-Fry sauce is ready. If you don’t have ketchup, soy sauce alone makes a delicious stir-fry too.
Step 7
Stir everything together well, ensuring the sauce coats all the vegetables and sausages. Continue to stir-fry for another minute or two until everything is nicely combined. Finish by sprinkling 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds over the top for a nutty aroma and texture. Your delicious Sausage and Vegetable Stir-Fry is ready to be served! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice.
