Stir-fried Yam and Celery with Crispy Cashew Nuts 炒山藥西芹腰果

A vibrant and wholesome Cantonese vegetarian stir-fry featuring tender slices of yam and crisp celery, tossed with aromatic garlic and crunchy roasted cashew nuts. This dish offers a delightful contrast in textures and a subtly savory flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 300grams Fresh Yam (Chinese Yam), peeled and sliced
• 200grams Celery stalks, sliced diagonally
• 50grams Roasted Cashew Nuts
• 2cloves Garlic, minced
• 2tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• 1tablespoon Light Soy Sauce
• 1teaspoon Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
• 0.5teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25teaspoon Salt
• 0.125teaspoon White Pepper
• 1teaspoon Cornstarch (for slurry)
• 2tablespoons Water (for slurry)
• 3tablespoons Water (for cooking)

Steps

1. Prepare Yam and Celery.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
4. Add yam slices to the wok and stir-fry until slightly tender.
5. Add celery slices and stir-fry briefly.
6. Pour in light soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and white pepper. Stir well to coat.
7. Add water to the wok, cover, and let it simmer until vegetables are cooked through but still crisp.
8. Stir the cornstarch slurry and add it to the wok, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
9. Stir in roasted cashew nuts.
10. Serve immediately.

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