Szechuan Vegetable Stir-Fry (recipes) and mal de los pintos (medicine)

Szechuan Vegetable Stir-Fry (recipes)

Szechuan Vegetable Stir-Fry

Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients:

8ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into cubes*

1cup canned vegetable broth, divided

1/2cup orange juice

1/3cup soy sauce

1to 2 teaspoons hot chili oil

1/2teaspoon whole fennel seeds

1/2teaspoon black pepper

2tablespoons cornstarch

3tablespoons vegetable oil

1cup sliced green onions and tops

3medium carrots, peeled and diagonally sliced

3cloves garlic, minced

2teaspoons minced fresh ginger

1/4pound button mushrooms, sliced

1medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares

1/4pound fresh snow peas, cut diagonally in half

8ounces broccoli florets, steamed

1/2cup peanuts

4to 6 cups hot cooked rice

Preparation:

1.Place tofu in 8-inch round or square Baking dish. Combine 1/2 cup broth, orange juice, soy sauce, chili oil, fennel seeds and black pepper in small bowl; pour over tofu. Let stand 15 to 60 minutes. Drain, reserving marinade.2.Combine cornstarch and remaining 1/2 cup broth in medium bowl. Add reserved marinade; set aside.3.Heat vegetable oil in wok or large skillet over high heat until hot. Add onions, carrots, garlic and ginger; stir-fry 3 minutes. Add tofu, mushrooms, bell pepper and snow peas; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes or until Vegetables are crisp-tender. Add broccoli; stir-fry 1 minute or until heated through.4.Stir cornstarch mixture. Add to wok; cook 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly. Stir in peanuts. Serve over rice.

mal de los pintos (medicine)

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pinta

An infectious disease of the skin caused by treponema carateum that occurs only in the western hemisphere. Age of onset is between 10 and 20 years of age. This condition is characterised by marked changes in the skin colour and is believed to be transmitted by direct person-to-person contact.

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