Sunday, August 17, 2025

Dressings for stir fry vegetables

From chatGPT when asked for a dressing for stir fried spinach,onions, okra and bell peppers.  I used the first dressing and added about a full tsp of rice vinegar.  It was good for a quick sauce.  

Here are a few easy dressing / sauce ideas that go really well with a stir-fry of spinach, bell pepper, okra and onion (you can drizzle these after cooking or quickly toss in the pan right before turning off the heat):

1. Simple Soy-Garlic Dressing

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 1 clove garlic (minced)

  • Optional: ½ tsp rice vinegar or lemon juice for brightness (used about 1 tsp rice vinegar)

2. Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • Juice of ½ lemon

  • Pinch of salt & black pepper

  • ½ tsp dried thyme or oregano

3. Spicy Ginger Sauce

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • ½ tsp grated fresh ginger

  • ½ tsp chili flakes or a few drops of hot sauce

  • 1 tsp honey or sugar (balances the heat)

4. Peanut Stir-Fry Sauce

  • 1 tbsp peanut butter

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce

  • 1 tsp lime or lemon juice

  • 1–2 tsp water (to thin it)

  • Optional: pinch of chili powder

5. Balsamic Glaze

  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

  • 1 tsp olive oil

  • ½ tsp honey (optional)
    Mix and drizzle — works surprisingly well with onions & peppers.

Would you like me to pick one and format it as a full recipe (with exact steps and quantities for your vegetables)? 

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