Stir-fried Snow Pea Shoots with Garlic and Fermented Bean Curd 蒜蓉南乳炒豆苗

A classic Cantonese stir-fry featuring tender snow pea shoots tossed with aromatic garlic and savory fermented red bean curd, creating a vibrant and flavorful vegetarian dish.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 500g Snow Pea Shoots
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 cubes Fermented Red Bean Curd
• 1 tsp Sugar
• 1 tbsp Shaoxing Wine
• 1 tbsp Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
• 2 tbsp Water
• 2 tbsp Cooking Oil

Steps

1. In a small bowl, mash the Fermented Red Bean Curd with Sugar, Shaoxing Wine, Vegetarian Oyster Sauce, and Water until a smooth paste forms.
2. Heat Cooking Oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat until shimmering.
3. Add minced Garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry until fragrant, about 15-30 seconds.
4. Add Snow Pea Shoots to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until they start to wilt.
5. Pour the prepared fermented bean curd paste over the Snow Pea Shoots and continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the shoots are tender-crisp and evenly coated with the sauce.
6. Serve immediately as a side dish with steamed rice.

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