Stir-Fried Vegetables - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. cut broccoli
1 c. cut cauliflower
1/4 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. chopped celery
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. cold water
3/4 c. water
salt and pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. oil
1 to 1 1/2 c. chopped chicken or pork (optional)

Preparation

Heat a large skillet or wok with oil until just begins to smoke.
Add broccoli and cauliflower stems only and saute for 1 to 2 minutes.
Add remaining broccoli, cauliflower, celery and onion. Stir and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Add soy sauce, salt and pepper.
Add 3/4 cup water and cornstarch which was already added to 2 tablespoons water.
Cover and allow to cook 2 to 3 more minutes.
Serve over rice or noodles.