Vegetable Saute
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. peanut oil
- 1/4 c. shallot (1 or 2 whole shallots), thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 c. green cabbage, shredded
- 1 c. green beans, ends trimmed
- 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
- 1 c. carrots (1 to 2 carrots), thinly sliced
Instructions:
 For this Vegetable Saute in a small bowl, combine crushed red pepper, salt, sugar, bay leaf, and soy sauces and  set aside.
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add shallot and garlic. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Add cabbage, beans, green pepper, carrots, and the soy sauce mixture and stir-fry for about 6 minutes.
- The vegetables should still be crunchy - be careful not to overcook.
- Serve hot with rice.
- You can substitute other vegetables, such as celery or broccoli, for the vegetables called for in this recipe.