Spicy Pot
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Spicy Pot

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Recipe
Spicy Pot

About This Recipe

This vibrant stir-fry recipe brings together a medley of fresh vegetables and succulent shrimp for a quick, flavorful dish ready in under 30 minutes! Sliced potatoes and carrots are stir-fried to perfection, then combined with spicy red peppers, earthy mushrooms, and crunchy wood ears for a satisfying texture. Plump shrimp add a touch of richness, while a hint of five-spice powder or Sichuan pepper elevates the aroma. Crisp lotus root slices and fresh green peppers or celery add a final burst of color and crunch. Lightly seasoned with soy sauce and salt, this dish is a harmony of spicy, savory, and umami flavors—perfect for a speedy weeknight meal that doesn’t skimp on taste or nutrition. Easy to customize and packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s a stir-fry you’ll crave again and again!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • large shrimp 150g
The aromatics
  • potatoes 200g
  • carrots 200g
  • red peppers 100g
  • mushrooms 50g
  • wood ears 50g
  • lotus root 150g
  • green peppers 100g
  • celery 150g
The sauce & seasonings
  • five-spice powder or Sichuan pepper 1 tsp
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • salt ½ tsp
  • cooking oil 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Heat an appropriate amount of oil in a wok, slice the potatoes, and add them to the wok when the oil is hot. Then, slice the carrots and add them to the wok to stir-fry together. Next, add a few red peppers and stir-fry until the spicy flavor comes out.
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Step 2
After 4-5 minutes, add mushrooms, wood ears, and large shrimp, and continue to stir-fry. Add a small amount of five-spice powder or Sichuan pepper if available, and a small amount of soy sauce to enhance the color and flavor. Stir-fry evenly.
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Step 3
Finally, add the lotus root slices. Lotus root slices cook quickly, so add green peppers or celery before serving, season with salt to taste, and serve. The whole process takes less than 30 minutes.

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