Stir-Fried Choy Sum With Minced Garlic

Check out our batch of locally grown and daily harvested Asian vegetables. Make a simple and nutritious stir-fry in a few minutes. Choy sum, also known as Chinese flowering cabbage, is a popular Asian green. It is high in folate and vitamin B6, as well as beta-carotene, an antioxidant that can be converted to vitamin A in our bodies. Choy sum is a good source of fibre, calcium and iron.

Recipe and directions by Serious Eats.

1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper powder
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons water
6 cloves garlic, finely minced (about 2 tablespoons)
1 pound choy sum, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable, canola, or peanut oil

In a small bowl combine the ground white pepper powder, soy sauce, salt, cornstarch, sesame oil, and water together. Mix well and add the minced garlic (see note). Set aside.
Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the chopped choy sum and cook until bright green, about 40 seconds. Drain well.
Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until smoking. Add the choy sum, stir, and season with a few pinches of salt. Continue to cook while stirring regularly for about 2 minutes. Push the choy sum away from the center of the wok (see note). Stir the sauce and add it to the center. Once it starts bubbling, combine it with the choy sum. Season to taste with more salt as desired. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.