Mandarin Orange Szechuan Stir-Fry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. chopped garlic
1 c. sliced onion
1 c. sliced bell pepper (green, red or yellow)
1 c. quartered mushrooms
1 c. chopped broccoli
1 c. diced carrots, boiled for 1 minute in 2 c. water first, then drained
1 c. water chestnuts
zest of 1 orange (can be grated on fine cheese grater)
1 c. beef, pork, chicken or shrimp (if desired), cubed
1 tsp. olive oil
2 Tbsp. each: soy sauce, water and honey
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. chili paste (optional)
1/8 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Mix soy sauce, water, honey, chili paste, pepper and cornstarch in bowl.
Over high heat, brown meat quickly.
Saute vegetables, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes with garlic.
Add orange zest.
Saute 1 more minute.
Add liquid mixture.
Let boil 30 seconds.
Serve over rice.