stir-fry chinese cauliflower
Stir-Fry Chinese Cauliflower
As a kid, I never had trouble eating my veggies -- and it's because my mom would always prepare them like this: stir-fried in a delicious, savory sauce. I hope you enjoy this quick 30 minute side dish!
Ingredients
- 1headChinese cauliflower(~1 lb) or regular cauliflower
- 3-4stalks Chinese celeryor regular
- 1large shallot or ½ onion
- red peppersoptional
- 1tablespoonneutral oil
- 1teaspoonsalt
- Pinchof salt
Sauce:
- 1tablespoonsoy sauce
- ½tablespoonoyster sauce(can sub vegetarian oyster sauce)
- ¼teaspoonsugar
- ¼teaspoonchicken bouillon powder(can sub mushroom powder or msg)
- ½cupwater
- 1-2teaspooncornstarch1 teaspoon for a thinner sauce, 2 teaspoon for a thicker sauce
- ¼teaspoonsesame oil
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients
- Cut the cauliflower into florets, removing any tough or dry ends.1 head Chinese cauliflower
- Prepare a large bowl of water. Add salt to the water, then submerge the florets while you prepare the other ingredients. The salt will help remove any dirt or bugs.1 teaspoon salt
- Slice the shallot or onion, Chinese celery (into 2 inch pieces), and thinly slice the red peppers (if using).3-4 stalks Chinese celery, 1 large shallot or ½ onion, red peppers
- Prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl.1 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ tablespoon oyster sauce, ¼ teaspoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon chicken bouillon powder, ½ cup water, 1-2 teaspoon cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
Blanch the cauliflower
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the cauliflower for 2-3 minutes, or until they’re about 75% cooked. It’s best to test by trying a floret. It should retain a bit of crunch, but be easy to bite into.
- Drain the cauliflower. Run some cool water over them to prevent them from overcooking.
Stir-fry the cauliflower
- Heat up a pan on medium-high heat, then add neutral oil. Add the shallots and Chinese celery. Stir fry for 2 minutes.1 tablespoon neutral oil
- Add the blanched cauliflower, a pinch of salt, and stir fry for another 2-3 minutes.Pinch of salt
- Give the sauce a mix to dissolve any settled cornstarch, then pour it into the pan. Add the red peppers if using, and give everything a mix.
- Once the sauce has thickened slightly, try a cauliflower floret to check for your preferred doneness. Enjoy!
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