Cashews Thai Style
Experience the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with this tantalizing Cashews Thai Style recipe! Perfectly roasted cashews are paired with crisp, colorful vegetables like red bell pepper and carrot, all tossed in a savory-sweet sauce featuring soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and a hint of lime juice for a zesty kick. Infused with the fragrance of garlic, ginger, and red chilies, this dish strikes a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and umami. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, it’s ideal as a standalone side or served over steamed rice for a complete meal. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this wholesome, nutty stir-fry is a must-try for anyone craving authentic Thai-inspired cuisine. Keywords: Thai-style cashews, stir-fry recipe, roasted cashews, Thai flavors, quick Asian recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 2 tablespoons Oil (vegetable or peanut)
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, finely chopped
- 2 whole Small red chilies, finely chopped
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 large Carrot, julienned
- 4 stalks Green onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Place the raw cashews in a dry skillet over medium heat. Roast them for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they are golden and fragrant. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, lime juice, water, and cornstarch. Set the sauce mixture aside.
Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add minced garlic, chopped ginger, and red chilies to the skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the sliced bell pepper and julienned carrot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften but still have a slight crunch.
Add the roasted cashews and chopped green onion to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet. Stir well and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the vegetables and cashews evenly.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or over steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.4 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2685 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.1 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.0 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1826 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
