stir fry doesn't have to be full of fat or sodium. i made this stir fry last week for my clients and used tons of different vegetables and shrimp. plus, i used soba noodles. i decided on the soba noodles because they are incredibly healthy for you, and because it is an ingredient i don't think my clients are subjected to very often. it's always fun to try something new, isn't it? speaking of trying new things, i told you on an earlier post that i have been going out to a few of atlanta's best restaurants lately. well, what i have been doing is seeking out the strangest, most unique items on the menu. things i would never serve my clients or care to make. chicken livers, pates, pork belly, etc. it's so fun to try things that aren't on the typical restaurant menu. where was i? oh, back to stir fry. i basically went with whatever vegetables looked good at the market that day. i used broccoli, peppers, sugar snaps, mushrooms, and asparagus. the options are endless. use whatever you like or what's in your fridge. to make the sauce, mix together in a small bowl, 2 tb low sodium soy sauce, 1 tb water, 2 ts fish sauce, and 2 ts of brown sugar. heat 2 tb of peanut oil in a large skillet and add 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tb of minced ginger, and 1 ts of red chile flakes. cook for 30 seconds. meanwhile, cook the soba noodles according to the package. once the oil is fragrant, add 1 pound of peeled, deveined shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. remove the shrimp and set on a plate. add your veggies to the skillet (or wok) and saute for 2-3 minutes. don't over do it, no one likes soggy veggies! (or they shouldn't). return the shrimp to the pan and stir to incorporate. i chopped some fresh basil and cilantro and sprinkled it on top. in a shallow bowl, add the soba noodles and top with the stir fry mixture. so good and healthy for you! by the way did you know that soba contains all eight essential amino acids, including lysine, which is lacking in wheat. and that soba noodles also contain antioxidants?? next time you are craving stir fry, make your own and substitute rice with soba. your body will thank you!
