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
- 1 head Chinese cauliflower (~1 lb) or regular cauliflower
- 3-4 stalks Chinese celery or regular
- 1 large shallot or 1/2 onion
- red peppers optional
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tsp salt
- Pinch of salt
Sauce:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce (can sub vegetarian oyster sauce)
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp chicken bouillon powder (can sub mushroom powder or msg)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1-2 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp for a thinner sauce, 2 tsp for a thicker sauce
- 1/4 tsp sesame 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 tsp 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 1/2 onion, red peppers
- Prepare the sauce by mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl.1 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce, 1/4 tsp sugar, 1/4 tsp chicken bouillon powder, 1/2 cup water, 1-2 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp 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 tbsp 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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