One of the most common lunchtime meals at Miami is made-to-order stir fry. Most people can be seen chowing down on stir fry from one of three dining hall locations on campus. These oriental concoctions are fast and simple for those looking for a healthy option.
But day after day the same recipe of carrots, broccoli, chicken and teriyaki sauce gets as boring as that 10 am psych lecture you just escaped from. Instead, get adventurous. Spoon has called upon some age-old Asian favorites and simplified them for an easy lunchtime creation anyone can order. Now you can have your favorite wok worker totally shake up your stir fry game.
1. Sweet and Sour
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Combine chicken or shrimp with pineapple and carrots for this tangy and fruity take on a classic Chinese favorite, here’s a full list to make your own sweet and sour complete:
- Carrots
- Onions
- Pineapple
- Chicken /shrimp
- Chicken broth
- Ginger
- Sweet and sour sauce
- Rice
2. Kung Pao
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With most Kung Pao sauces ranging under 50 calories per ounce, this oriental concoction is a seriously healthy option. Mix up super food veggies like edamame with tofu and more:
- Carrots
- Onions
- Edamane
- Red and green peppers
- Vegetable oil
- Kung Pao sauce
- Chicken or tofu
- Rice
3. Pad Thai
Photo by Lauryn Lahr
Pad thai has held steadfast in time as a takeout favorite, so give it a shot and create your own. Mix up eggs, bean sprouts and these fix ins for a killer combo:
- Egg
- Onions
- Green peppers
- Bean sprouts
- Vegetable oil
- Shrimp or chicken
- Peanut sauce
- Noodles
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