Kelp Kombu Stir-Fry

Kelp Kombu Stir-Fry

A quick and nutritious stir-fry that makes use of expired dried kelp kombu. The kombu adds a savory taste to the dish.

25
Prep Time (min)
10
Cook Time (min)
35
Total Time (min)
2
Servings

Ingredients

  • 50g expired dried kelp kombu
  • 200g chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • Cooked rice, for serving
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction

Instructions

1

Soak the expired dried kelp kombu in cold water for 15-20 minutes until it softens.

2

Drain the kombu and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

3

In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

4

Add the chicken breast slices and stir-fry until cooked through.

5

Push the chicken to one side of the pan and add the bell pepper, onion, and minced garlic to the other side.

6

Stir-fry the vegetables for a few minutes until they start to soften.

7

In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, cornstarch, and water to make a sauce.

8

Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, and add the soaked kombu.

9

Stir-fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.

10

Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice and enjoy!