Step 1

Prepare the vegetables and gather all the ingredients.

Step 2

Heat sesame oil in a wok over high heat.

Step 3

When the oil is hot and shimmery, add chopped garlic and fry till lightly browned (8-10 seconds).

Step 4

Add cubed onions and finely chopped ginger and saute for 30-40 seconds.

Step 5

Now add all the vegetables to the wok and saute for a minute.

Step 6

Add 4 cups of water to the wok and bring it to a boil.

Step 7

Cook for 2 minutes.

Step 8

Add dark soy sauce, hot sauce, red chili paste, white vinegar, brown sugar, tomato ketchup, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper powder and mix well.

Step 9

Stir together cornstarch in ¼ cup water and add the slurry to the wok. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the gravy thickens.

Step 10

Check for salt and pepper and add more if needed.

Step 11

You can add more hot sauce if you like spicier gravy.

Step 12

If you like thicker gravy, then add some more cornstarch slurry and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped green onions. Serve hot with fried rice or noodles.