Soya (Sausage & Vegetable Stir-fry): A Nostalgic Delight
Make Delicious ‘Soya’ – A Sweet & Tangy Sausage Vegetable Stir-fry Perfect for Kids and as a Snack
A trip down memory lane with ‘Soya’! This dish was a popular appetizer at pubs back in the day. The irresistible sweet and tangy flavor of sausages and vegetables makes it a crowd-pleaser, perfect as a side dish for kids. It’s also a staple in school cafeterias! Let’s recreate this beloved classic.
Main Ingredients- 350g Vienna sausages
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1/3 bell pepper (any color)
Seasoning- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp ketchup
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the vegetables. Slice the onion and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces, about 1-1.5cm thick. For the Vienna sausages, make shallow diagonal cuts across them. This helps the sauce penetrate better and makes them look appealing.
Step 2
Feel free to use any leftover vegetables you have in your refrigerator. Other great additions include cucumber, cabbage, or carrots, which can make your ‘Soya’ even more flavorful and colorful.
Step 3
To remove excess oil and achieve a cleaner taste, briefly blanch the Vienna sausages in boiling water for about 20 seconds. This also helps prevent them from bursting during cooking and allows the sauce to adhere more easily.
Step 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil or cooking oil in a wok or a deep frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry gently until fragrant, creating a flavorful garlic-infused oil. Then, add all the prepared vegetables (onion, bell pepper, etc.) and stir-fry over medium heat.
Step 5
Once the vegetables start to look slightly translucent, sprinkle in a pinch of black pepper. Add the seasoning ingredients: 3 tablespoons of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir well to combine.
Step 6
Continue to stir-fry, ensuring the sauce evenly coats the vegetables. Once the sauce has thickened slightly, add the blanched Vienna sausages to the pan.
Step 7
Gently toss everything together to coat the sausages and vegetables evenly with the sauce. Be careful not to overcook on high heat, as this can cause burning. Conversely, low heat can release too much moisture from the vegetables. Medium heat is ideal for achieving a nicely sautéed texture without making the dish watery.
Step 8
Once everything is cooked through and well-combined, transfer the ‘Soya’ to a serving plate. This delightful sausage and vegetable stir-fry is now ready to be enjoyed as a favorite side dish for children or a tasty appetizer for everyone!
