Caramelized Onion and Lychee Szechuan Stir-Fry
Category
Side Dish
Prep
15 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Style
Chinese
Technique
Stir-Frying
Diet Friendly
Vegetarian
Daily Recipe: January 19, 2024
For this extraordinary side dish, we're spotlighting onions in a new light. We'll elevate the humble onion by giving it a Chinese twist, creating a visually stunning side dish that's sure to delight. The crispness of the lychee, the tartness of the Szechuan pepper, and the subtle sweetness of the caramelized onions brilliantly come together in this innovative recipe.
Ingredients (for 4)
- Large onions - 4 - cut into rings
- Lychees - 1 cup - cleaned and halved
- Szechuan peppercorns - 1 tablespoon - crushed
- Spring onions - 2 - finely chopped as garnish
- Gluten-free soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
- Garlic cloves - 3 - minced
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - to taste
- Sugar - 1 tablespoon
Preparation
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Step 1 - π₯π³π₯Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or pan over medium heat.
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Step 2 - π§ π₯πAdd the onions, cook until they caramelize and turn a rich golden color. Add sugar to further caramelize onions.
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Step 3 - π§πΆοΈπ³Toss in the garlic and Szechuan peppercorns, then cook until fragrant.
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Step 4 - π₯£π₯’πStir in the soy sauce, ensuring it's well combined with the rest of the ingredients.
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Step 5 - ππ₯π₯Add lychees into the pan and stir-fry them until they're well mixed and heated.
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Step 6 - βπ§π±Remove from heat, add salt to taste, garnish with sliced spring onions, and serve warm.
Additional
This dish is a great way to play with different textures β from the soft caramelized onions to the crisp lychees. Modify it by adding in other ingredients you love, such as bell peppers or water chestnuts. A fun touch for kids could be to let them pick and clean the lychees.