This is a surprising combination of hoisin sauce and lime zest – the result is a tangy sauce that can be used to flavor any number of stir fried vegetables and tofu.  Adapted from 101 Cookbooks.

Ingredients

• zest and juice of one lime
• 3 T hoisin sauce
• 1 handful of your favorite herbs (basil, cilantro, etc), slivered
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 T grated ginger
• 1/2 t red pepper flakes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• stir fry vegetables of your choice
• sesame oil

Instructions

1. Chop the stir fry vegetables to your liking and set them aside, prepared and within arms reach of the stove.
2. Combine the lime juice, zest, and hoisin sauce, and set aside.
3. Heat a wok or a large frying pan over medium high heat, and add a generous splash of sesame oil.
4. When the oil is hot, add the vegetables, as well as the ginger, green onions, red pepper flakes.  Wait a minute, and then add the garlic, as well as any fast cooking vegetables like spinach.
5. After another minute, add the hoisin sauce mixture, cook for ~20 seconds, and remove from heat.
6. Stir in fresh herbs, and serve with rice or noodles.