Stir-fried with garlic and oyster sauce

Stir-fried with garlic and oyster sauce recipe videos

Stir-fried with garlic and oyster sauce is a classic Chinese stir-fry technique, most commonly applied to vegetables like broccoli, bok choy, or mixed greens. The dish features crisp-tender vegetables tossed in a savory, umami-rich sauce made from oyster sauce, garlic, and often a touch of soy sauce or sesame oil. It originates from Cantonese cuisine and is a staple in home cooking and restaurants across China and Southeast Asia.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally low in carbohydrates and moderate in protein, depending on the vegetable base, with the oyster sauce contributing a small amount of fat and sodium. It provides essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber from the vegetables, and a typical serving ranges from 100 to 200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	850 mg
Vitamin C	25 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Calcium	80 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Zinc	1.5 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Cantonese principle of 'wok hei' (breath of the wok), where high-heat stir-frying preserves texture and flavor. Nutritionally, oyster sauce adds a natural source of umami and trace minerals like zinc, making it a flavorful way to enhance vegetable intake without heavy fats.