directions
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1
In a large saucepan of boiling water, cook the orzo until just tender
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2
Drain well and set aside
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3
Meanwhile, on a sheet of waxed paper, spread the flour
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4
Dredge the sausage in the flour, shaking off the excess
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5
In a large non-stick wok or skillet, heat the oil until hot but not smoking over medium heat
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6
Add the sausage and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 4 minutes
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7
With a slotted spoon, transfer the sausage to a plate and set aside. Add the mushrooms, carrot, garlic, and ginger to the pan, stirring to coat
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8
Cook stirring frequently, until the carrot is crisp-tender, about 4 minutes
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9
Stir in the cabbage, cherry tomatoes, broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes
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10
Increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. In a cup, combine the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of water, stir to blend, and stir into the boiling vegetable mixture along with the orzo
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11
Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes
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12
Return the sausage to the pan and cook until the sausage is heated through, about 1 minute longer.
Stir-Fried Sausage and Vegetables with Orzo
ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups orzo
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 pound Asian fish sausage, cut
- into 1-inch strips
- 2 teaspoons dark Oriental sesame oil
- 1/2 pound mushrooms, quartered
- 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 3 cups diced Napa cabbage
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch