Basmati and Snow Pea Stir Fry with Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
If in doubt always look for traditional pairings. That's kinda what I did with this beer. I started thinking about what dishes might pair well with the rice base used in this beer. This lead me straight to Asian food, of course!
This beer plays with that rice flavor base creating a solid foundation for the rest of the pairing. The yeast derived and added spices in the beer resonate with the fresh scallions and hoisin sauce. And then on top of that, the sweet flavors found in the beer and the teriyaki sauce tie everything back together before you swallow.
This beer also does a wonderful job of counteracting all the sweet flavors in this dish. The medium body and effervescent carbonation help cleanse the palate in between bites.
The recipe below comes from AllRecipes.com.
Basmati and Snow Pea Stir Fry with Teriyaki Chicken Meatballs
1 (12 ounce) package al fresco®
Teriyaki Ginger Chicken Meatballs
1 1/2 cups cooked basmati rice
1 1/4 cups water
Extra virgin olive oil cooking spray
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup freshly grated carrots
3/4 cup sweet red bell pepper, sliced
6 ounces snow peas, blanched
3 medium fresh scallions, tops and bulb
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
DIRECTIONS:
1.Prepare a large skillet with cooking spray and olive oil and heat over high heat. Saute the carrots and pepper 1 - 2 minutes. Add the al fresco all natural Teriyaki Meatballs, and brown on both sides.2.Add the snow peas, saute an additional 2 minutes, then toss in the scallions and add the teriyaki or hoisin sauce. Reduce heat and cook 1 - 2 minutes.3.Serve over the Basmati Rice.