- **2** **tbsp.** canola oil, divided
- **1** **c.** walnuts
- **1** **tbsp.** sesame seeds
- **1** **tbsp.** granulated sugar
- Kosher salt
- **1** medium yellow onion, chopped into 1" pieces
- **4** cloves garlic, chopped
- 2" piece ginger, minced
- **1** medium carrot, thinly sliced on the bias
- **1** head broccoli, cut into small florets
- **2** **tbsp.** reduced-sodium soy sauce
- **1** red bell pepper, chopped into 1" pieces
- **1/2** **c.** low-sodium chicken broth or water
- **2** **tsp.** cornstarch
- **1** **tbsp.** sriracha
- **1** **tbsp.** oyster sauce
- **1/2** **tsp.** ground white pepper
- **1/4** **tsp.** smoked paprika
- **1/4** **tsp.** freshly ground black pepper
- **1** **tsp.** toasted sesame oil
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Pinch MSG (optional)
- Scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)
- [Cooked rice](https://www.delish.com/cooking/a20089653/how-to-cook-rice/), for serving
## Directions
- 1. In a large skillet over medium-low heat, heat 2 teaspoons oil. Add walnuts, sesame, sugar, and a pinch salt, and stir until sugar is just beginning to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
1. Return skillet to medium heat and heat remaining oil. Add onion, garlic, ginger, carrots, broccoli, and soy sauce, and cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is bright green, 5 minutes. Add red bell pepper and stir until slightly softened, 3 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together broth, cornstarch, sriracha, oyster sauce, white pepper, paprika, black pepper, and sesame oil. Add cornstarch slurry to skillet and cook until sauce is thickened, stirring constantly, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in lime juice and MSG if using, then fold in caramelized walnuts.
3. Garnish with scallions, if desired, before serving with rice.