Recipes

Bali BBQ Veggie Stir Fry

Serves 4 servings

| Prep Time: 10 mins

| Cook Time: 20 mins

| Total Time: 30 mins

You may need: Bali BBQ

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Embarking on a culinary adventure in a new country is a thrilling voyage of discovery, offering insights into culture through its diverse flavors. Our global spice collection is your passport to these culinary explorations, whisking you away on a tantalizing journey without leaving your kitchen. Today, let's delve into Balinese cuisine—a gastronomic treasure trove boasting a kaleidoscope of tastes and textures. Balinese culinary traditions are a fusion of influences from Indian, Asian, Middle Eastern, and European cuisines, resulting in a harmonious symphony of flavors. What distinguishes Balinese cuisine is its masterful use of spices and herbs, meticulously combined to create intricate and bold flavor profiles that tantalize the palate. Rooted in the island's spiritual ethos, Balinese food culture reveres ancient cooking methods that align with nature's rhythms, earning it the moniker "the island of the gods."

With its rich volcanic soil and tropical climate, Bali nurtures a bounty of exotic fruits, vegetables, and spices found nowhere else. Our Bali BBQ Veggie Stir Fry celebrates this abundance, showcasing the island's culinary heritage in a single dish. At its heart lies our signature Bali BBQ spice blend—a harmonious marriage of smoked paprika, warming nutmeg and cloves, and a dose of roasted coffee, a local crop. As the fragrant medley of vegetables sizzles in the pan, the aroma of these spices fills the air, inviting you to savor every mouthful of this plant-based delight. Paired with chewy noodles and a zesty gingery sauce, each bite offers a tantalizing glimpse into the enchanting flavors of Bali.

Ingredients

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups broccoli florets
2 carrots, sliced on the bias
1 large handful of green beans
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 Tbsp Piquant Post Bali BBQ
2 cloves garlic, minced
1” ginger, grated
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp brown sugar
1/2 cup water
4 scallions, sliced
2 Tbsp cornstarch + 2 Tbsp cold water (whisk together)
Salt and pepper to taste
12 oz udon noodles
Garnish: lime wedges, chopped scallions

Notes

For added protein, you can add tempeh or tofu to the stir fry!

You can add cooked chickpeas, black beans, or lentils for protein as well.

Instructions

Heat the oil in a skillet and add the broccoli florets, carrots, green beans, bell pepper, Piquant Post Bali BBQ, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 5 mins.

Add the soy sauce and brown sugar and stir well. Cook for 1-2 more mins. Add the water and cover with a lid. Simmer for about 4 more mins. Add the scallions and cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.

Cook the noodles according to package directions.

Serve the stir-fried veggies over the udon noodles. Garnish with lime and chopped scallions.

Alternatives & Substitutions

The vegetables in this recipe can be easily substituted based on your preference and availability. You can use cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, kale, or any other leafy greens or crunchy vegetables you like.
You can use fresh chopped chili peppers or red pepper flakes for heat.
Instead of noodles, you can serve this stir fry with quinoa, brown rice, or a different texture and flavor.
Besides cilantro and green onions, you can garnish the stir fry with chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, or fried shallots for added crunch and flavor.
Feel free to use any cooking oil you prefer, such as olive oil, coconut oil, or sesame oil, for sautéing the vegetables and tofu.
Looking for more great Bali BBQ recipes? Try our Bali BBQ Fried Tempeh, Balinese Sticky Glazed Pork Ribs, or our Balinese BBQ Mushroom Skewers!
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