Stir-fried with Garlic Recipe
Chinese · Side dish · 15 min total
A quick and aromatic Chinese-style stir-fry featuring tender greens and plenty of garlic, perfect as a simple side dish or a light main over rice.
10
min prep
5
min cook
4
servings
110
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) leafy greens (bok choy, spinach, or Chinese broccoli), washed and trimmed
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until smoking. Add oil and swirl to coat.
- Add garlic slices and stir-fry for 15 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the greens and toss quickly to coat with oil. Stir-fry for 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sugar, salt, white pepper, and water. Pour over the greens.
- Continue stir-frying for another 1-2 minutes until greens are wilted but still crisp. Serve immediately.
Tips
- For best results, use a wok and high heat to achieve the characteristic 'wok hei' flavor.
- Substitute greens: use any tender leafy vegetable like baby kale, chard, or tatsoi.
- Add protein: toss in sliced chicken, beef, or tofu before adding greens for a complete meal.
- Storage: best served fresh; leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 1 day and reheated quickly.
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