Stir-fried with Garlic

Stir-fried with Garlic is a simple yet flavorful dish where ingredients like vegetables, meat, or seafood are quickly cooked in a hot wok with generous amounts of minced or sliced garlic. It's a staple in Chinese home cooking and Cantonese cuisine, prized for its aromatic, savory taste and the ability to highlight the natural flavors of the main ingredients.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

The dish is generally balanced but can be higher in fat if cooked with a lot of oil, which helps carry the garlic flavor. It provides key nutrients like vitamin C and fiber from vegetables, protein from meat or tofu, and allicin from garlic, with a typical serving ranging from 250-400 calories depending on ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	3.5 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin K	45 mcg
Vitamin A	3000 IU
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	50 mg
Magnesium	20 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg

Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish embodies the Chinese culinary principle of 'wok hei' (breath of the wok), where high heat and quick cooking preserve texture and flavor. Nutritionally, garlic is celebrated not just for taste but for its potential antioxidant properties, making this a flavorful way to incorporate beneficial compounds into a meal.