There are many reasons for visiting the Hoschton Farmers’ Market: the ambience, the opportunity to see old – and new – friends, community support, and more. One of the best reasons is buying fresh produce and discovering new products. Tom (he of the Blueberry Sauce – see July 4 post) was at the market last Saturday with a whole new collection of “good stuff in jars”. I bought a “spicy-sweet Asian catsup” and then wondered what to do with it, after I brought it home. Has that ever happened to you?
Today I have the answer: use it in a stir-fry!
Here’s the recipe:
In a stir-fry pan, quickly brown your favorite protein (beef, pork, chicken, shrimp or tofu – in my lunch today, I used beef) in a little olive oil, season with a little salt and white pepper, add your favorite stir-fry vegetables (I used onion, garlic, pepper [a nice, blushing mild pepper I had bought at the market], broccoli and mushrooms) and then, just before you think it’s done, add some soy sauce (my favorite is Ketjap Manis; if you know of a place closer to Hoschton than the Dutch store in Helen to buy it, let me know) and some of Tom’s spicy-sweet Asian catsup, give it a quick final stir and serve; very, very nice! Eat it, of course, with chopsticks; believe me, knife and fork will not do this justice!
Lya Sorano
