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Stir Fried Pea Shoots

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Tender pea shoots stir-fried in fragrant garlic oil for a quick, restaurant-style vegetable dish bursting with natural sweetness.

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🥬 Stir Fried Pea Shoots with Minced Garlic Recipe (蒜蓉炒豆苗) | Rack of Lam

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Cooking Steps

STEP 1 OF 10

Snap Off Tough Stems

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Snow Pea Shoots, snap tough stems (450 gram)

Go through the pea shoots and snap off all the tough, fibrous stems.

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STEP 2 OF 10

Wash the Pea Shoots

Soak pea shoots in water and rub each leaf to remove any dirt or bugs.

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STEP 3 OF 10

Press the Garlic

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Garlic, pressed, minced (5 clove)

Use a garlic press to mince the garlic cloves into a fine paste.

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STEP 4 OF 10

Heat Oil in Wok

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Cooking Oil (3 tablespoon)

Heat neutral oil in a large wok or pan over medium-high heat.

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STEP 5 OF 10

Fry the Garlic

Add the pressed garlic and stir until you can smell its aroma.

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STEP 6 OF 10

Add Pea Shoots

Add all the pea shoots into the garlic-infused oil and stir to combine.

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STEP 7 OF 10

Add Shaoxing Wine

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Shaoxing Wine, around wok rim (1 tablespoon)

Pour Shaoxing wine around the rim of the wok and continue stir-frying.

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STEP 8 OF 10

Season with Salt

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Salt (0.5 teaspoon)

Once the pea shoots have wilted down, add salt and mix well.

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STEP 9 OF 10

Finish with Sesame Oil

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Sesame Oil, optional dash (as needed)

Add an optional dash of sesame oil and give everything a final stir.

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STEP 10 OF 10

Turn Off Heat and Serve

Turn off the heat immediately to prevent overcooking, then plate and serve.

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