Stir-Fried Water Chestnuts with Vegetables

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the dry water chestnuts in water for at least 4 hours or overnight until they are rehydrated and soft.

2. 2

   Drain the water chestnuts and slice them into thin pieces.

3. 3

   Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   Add the sliced water chestnuts to the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots to the skillet and continue to stir-fry for another 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

7. 7

   Pour in the soy sauce and toss everything together to ensure the vegetables and water chestnuts are well coated.

8. 8

   Stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.

9. 9

   Serve the stir-fried water chestnuts with vegetables hot as a side dish or over rice or noodles as a main dish.