A vibrant and flavorful stir-fry featuring fresh vegetables and aromatic Thai basil, perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well to create the sauce.
Mix the cornstarch thoroughly to avoid lumps in the sauce.
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until hot.
Ensure the wok is hot before adding vegetables to achieve a good stir-fry texture.
Add the zucchini, carrot, red bell pepper, and mushrooms to the wok. Stir-fry for about 3 minutes until they start to soften.
Cut the vegetables into similar sizes for even cooking.
Pour the prepared sauce into the wok and stir to coat the vegetables evenly. Cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Stir continuously to prevent the sauce from sticking to the wok.
Add the Thai basil, cilantro, and chili paste to the wok. Stir well and cook for 1 minute to release the aroma of the herbs.
Add the herbs at the end to preserve their fresh flavor.
Serve the stir-fried vegetables hot, garnished with additional Thai basil or cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately to enjoy the vegetables at their best texture and flavor.