Indonesian Spicy Shrimp and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• •300 grams large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• •1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• •1 red bell pepper, sliced
• •1 cup broccoli florets
• •1 carrot, julienned
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon sambal oelek (Indonesian chili paste)
• •2 tablespoons soy sauce
• •1 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
• •1 tablespoon lime juice
• •2 green onions, sliced
• •1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to turn pink.

4. 4

   Add the red bell pepper, broccoli, and carrot and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

5. 5

   Stir in the sambal oelek, soy sauce, kecap manis, and lime juice, mixing well to coat the shrimp and vegetables.

6. 6

   Drizzle with sesame oil and toss to combine.

7. 7

   Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.