VEGETABLE STIR-FRY WITH GARLIC-MISO SAUCE
Thai red chilies are used at Keo's, but a sliced jalapeño chili will work just as well.

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon yellow miso
1 teaspoon oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 pound assorted vegetables (such as broccoli, green beans, eggplant, mushrooms, bell pepper and bean sprouts), cut into bite-size pieces
1 jalapeño chili, seeded, thinly sliced

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden, about 2 minutes. Add yellow miso, oyster sauce and sugar and stir to blend. Add vegetables and jalapeño and sauté until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 12 minutes. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.

Bon Appétit
March 1998