Cantonese Family Stir Fried Vegetables 🥢
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 4
Description:
Chinese cuisine emphasizes cooked vegetables over raw, and this Cantonese stir-fried vegetable dish perfectly embodies that tradition. Versatile and adaptable, you can add meat or mushrooms to suit your taste preferences, making it a delightful addition to your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cabbage |
| 1 1/2 | Salt |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 1/4 | Oyster sauce |
| 1 | Ginger |
| 1 | Garlic |
| 2 | Oil |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 102.8
- Fat: 5.4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 622.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 13.4g
- Fiber: 5.2g
- Sugar: 8.4g
- Protein: 3.4g
Recipe Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Begin by chopping the vegetables or pods into your desired size. Peel the skin off the ginger or garlic. Crush the ginger or garlic flat, but refrain from chopping it finely.
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Heat Oil: In a wok or a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
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Add Aromatics: Add the crushed ginger or garlic to the hot oil and cook for a brief moment until fragrant, infusing the oil with their flavors.
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Stir-fry Vegetables: Toss in the prepared vegetables or pods into the wok. Stir-fry them vigorously until they begin to soften. If the mixture becomes too dry, add water gradually to maintain moisture levels, especially for harder vegetables and pods.
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Cover and Cook: For pods and tougher vegetables, cover the wok with a lid intermittently while stir-frying, allowing steam to help cook them evenly.
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Season: Once the vegetables are tender, add salt, sugar, and oyster sauce to the wok. Stir well to ensure even coating and distribution of the seasonings.
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Serve Hot: Transfer the stir-fried vegetables to a serving dish and serve piping hot, ready to be enjoyed alongside your favorite main dishes or as a standalone delight.
This Cantonese family stir-fried vegetable recipe offers a glimpse into the heart of Chinese cuisine, where fresh ingredients and simple techniques combine to create flavorful and nutritious dishes. Experiment with different vegetables and seasonings to make it your own culinary masterpiece! 🌟
