Chinese Choy Sum with Garlic (Easy Stir-Fried Vegetable Side)
A fast and authentic Cantonese vegetable dish featuring tender choy sum stir-fried with garlic. This easy Chinese side dish is light, flavorful, and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb choy sum trimmed and washed
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce optional
- ½ tsp sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp water or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Heat wok over medium-high heat and add oil.
- Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add choy sum stems and cook 30 seconds.
- Add leaves, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and salt.
- Add water and toss until just tender and bright green.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
Notes
NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size: 1 cup Calories: 85 (4%) Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 1g (5%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sodium: 320mg (14%) Vitamin A: 45% Vitamin C: 70% Calcium: 12% Iron: 10%
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary depending on exact ingredients and portion sizes.