Polynesian Stir Fry Recipes

POLYNESIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Carefully split the chicken breast into two thinner pieces that are roughly the same size. Sprinkle the salt, white pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder on both sides of the chicken breast, and set aside.
• Make the batter by mixing all of the batter ingredients in a bowl until combined. Do not overmix! Meanwhile, heat 4 cups of canola oil in a small wok or cast-iron frying pan until it reaches 350 degrees F. Use a candy thermometer to check the temperature, because you don't want to burn the batter before the chicken is cooked.
• Dip both of the chicken breasts into the batter and fry until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes on each side), turning the chicken pieces often in the oil. Set the fried chicken aside on a wire rack to drain off any excess oil.
• If you are unsure whether or not the chicken is done, you can cut into one of the pieces to make sure the juices are no longer pink. However, the chicken is cut thin, so it's relatively easy to cook it until it's just done. This is important for achieving a tasty chicken dish.
• Heat your wok over high heat, and add 1 tablespoon of the frying oil to your wok. Add the garlic, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and red bell peppers, and stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add in the Shaoxing wine, followed by the napa cabbage. Continue to stir-fry for 30 seconds, and stir in the soy sauces, salt, sugar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, and white pepper.
• Next, add the snow peas and give everything a quick stir. Add the hot chicken stock. Let the sauce come to a boil, and add the cornstarch/water mixture. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds until the sauce has thickened enough to coat a spoon.
• Transfer the vegetable mixture to a plate. Slice the chicken into 1½-inch wide pieces, and place on top of the bed of vegetables. Serve immediately with white rice!

POLYNESIAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set aside. For sauce, in a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir in the soy sauce, preserves and reserved pineapple juice; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry pork in 2 teaspoons oil until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry onion and peppers in remaining oil for 3 minutes. Add pineapple; stir-fry 2-3 minutes longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add pork; heat through. Serve with rice. Just before serving, sprinkle each serving with peanuts if desired.

HAWAIIAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the water, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry carrot in 1 tablespoon hot oil for 1 minute. Stir in the celery, sweet peppers and onion; stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add sugar snap peas; stir-fry about 1 minute longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables and keep warm., In the same skillet, stir-fry chicken in remaining oil for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir soy sauce mixture; gradually stir into skillet. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in vegetable mixture and pineapple chunks; heat through. Serve over rice if desired.

POLYNESIAN SAUSAGE SUPPER

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and green pepper until the vegetables are tender., Add the tomatoes, broth, brown sugar, garlic powder and pepper. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. Stir pineapple into sausage mixture. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Combine cornstarch and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; gradually add to sausage mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Drain pineapple, reserving juice.
• In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cornstarch.
• Stir in the water, soy sauce and reserved pineapple juice until smooth; set aside.
• In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry carrot in 1 tablespoon hot oil for 1 minute. Stir in the celery, sweet peppers and onion; stir-fry for 3 minutes.
• Add sugar snap peas; stir-fry about 1 minute longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetables and keep warm.
• In the same skillet, stir-fry chicken in remaining oil for 3-4 minutes or until no longer pink.
• Stir soy sauce mixture; gradually stir into skillet.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
• Stir in vegetable mixture and pineapple chunks; heat through.
• Serve over rice if desired.

HAWAIIAN BEEF STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In medium bowl, dissolve cornstarch and 1 tablespoons.
• worcestershire sauce.
• Add beef cubes and toss to coat.
• In small bowl mix ketchup, sugar and 1 tablespoons.
• each worcestershire sauce and juice from pineapple for sauce; drain pineapple.
• Brown beef in a large oiled skillet over medium-high heat.
• Remove and set aside.
• In same skillet heat 2 tbsps.
• water over medium-high heat; add peppers and garlic.
• Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until water evaporates and peppers are crisp-tender.
• Reduce heat and stir in sauce mixture, pineapple and beef along with any accumulated juices.
• Heat through and serve over hot rice.

HAWAIIAN PORK STIR-FRY

Steps:

• PREPARE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE- SET ASIDE.
• Dip pork cubes in beaten egg, drain briefly, and roll in cornstarch to coat lightly.
• Shake off excess.
• Place a wok over high heat.
• When wok is hot, add 2 tablespoons of the oil.
• When oil is hot, add half the pork.
• Stir fry until evenly browned about 5 to 7 minutes.
• Remove pork from wok, and set aside.
• Repeat to brown remaining meat, adding more oil as needed.
• Add remaining oil (about 2 tablespoons) to wok.
• Add bell peppers and onion, stir fry until vegetables are tender crisp to bite (about 2 mins).
• Add pea pods, stir one minute.
• Stir sweet and sour sauce and add to wok.
• Stir until sauce boils and thickens.
• Return pork to wok and stir until heated through.
• Serve with hot cooked rice.
• Pass soy sauce if desired.

HAWAIIAN SAUSAGE SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, and green bell pepper until vegetables start to become tender, about 8 minutes; add pineapple and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pineapple is hot, about 5 minutes more.
• Beat pineapple juice and cornstarch together in a bowl using a whisk. Stir brown sugar, cider vinegar, soy sauce, and minced garlic with the pineapple juice until the sugar dissolves into the liquid; pour over the sausage mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, 5 to 8 minutes.

HAWAIIAN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients (first 6 ingredients, up to and including sugar).
• Mix until cornstarch is dissolved; set aside.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
• Add onions, green pepper, and carrots.
• Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly with a tossing motion.
• Add broccoli, cauliflower, and water chestnuts.
• Cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, until broccoli is bright green.
• Add mushrooms and cabbage.
• Cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• Stir sauce and add to vegetables.
• Cook, stirring, until sauce is thickened and vegetables are glazed, about 1 minute.

HAWAIIAN BEEF TERIYAKI STIR-FRY BOWL

Steps:

• Mix water, pineapple juice, brown sugar, tamari, garlic, ginger paste, and onion powder together in a resealable zip-top bag. Reserve 1/2 cup marinade, add tapioca flour to reserved marinade and set aside. Cut beef into 1-inch pieces; add to the marinade in the bag, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 45 minutes.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil; add red pepper flakes and sirloin pieces, discarding marinade. Saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Place bell peppers, onion, and carrots in a steamer bucket. Place bucket on top of meat. Hit Cancel.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Carefully remove vegetable bucket. Set aside.
• Switch to Saute function and add noodles. Pour in the reserved marinade with tapioca; stir until sauce is thickened. Add in vegetables. Toss to combine. Serve immediately in bowls; top with everything bagel seasoning and garnish with green onion.

HAWAIIAN GLAZED VEGGIES STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a wok over high heat just until smoking point, about 1 minute.
• Add red pepper and red onion; stir-fry 2 minutes.
• Add bamboo shoots and cook 1 minute, stirring.
• Add water to prevent sticking.
• Add pineapple wedges and cook 1 minute.
• Stir in broccoli; cook 4 minutes or until bright green.
• Combine tamari (soy sauce) and juice in a small cup.
• Add tamari/juice mixture to veggies.
• Cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring to coat.