Colours of Christmas Stir-Fry

2 tablespoons oil

2.5cm piece fresh ginger, peeled & grated

1 clove crushed garlic

1 red chilli, de-seeded & chopped

1 red pepper, de-seeded & cut into strips

175g young turnips, trimmed & cut into wedges

350g broccoli flowerettes & strips of stalks

250g cooked sausages, sliced

6 tablespoons turkey or chicken stock

2 tablespoons sherry

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 level teaspoon brown sugar

350g cooked potatoes, cut into chunks

6 spring onions, trimmed & chopped

salt & pepper to taste

Heat oil in a large pan & fry ginger, garlic & chilli over a medium heat for one minute - but do not burn. Add pepper strips, turnips, broccoli stalks & stir-fry for 5-6 minutes. Add slices of sausage, broccoli flowerettes, stock, sherry, soy sauce & sugar. Simmer for 3 minutes. Finally stir in potato, spring onion & cook until heated through. Season well. Serve immediately.

Source: American River C.W.A. Recipes for Christmas and Special Occasions (1998), p.99.