Stir-fried Water Fern with Fermented Bean Curd and Sesame Oil 炒水蕨腐乳芝麻油

A delicate Cantonese vegetable dish featuring tender water fern (蕨菜) stir-fried with the distinctive umami punch of fermented bean curd (腐乳) and fragrant sesame oil. The fermented bean curd dissolves slightly into the oil, coating the leafy fern with a savory, complex flavor profile. A simple yet sophisticated dish that celebrates the natural sweetness of the vegetable.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 300g fresh water fern
• 3 pieces red fermented bean curd (腐乳)
• 3tbsp sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1tsp salt
• 0.5tsp white pepper
• 2tsp sesame seeds
• 2tbsp vegetable oil

Steps

1. Blanch water fern in boiling salted water for 2 minutes until tender-crisp, then drain and set aside
2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering
3. Add garlic slices and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant
4. Add blanched water fern and toss quickly for 1 minute
5. Add fermented bean curd and continue stir-frying for 1 minute until well combined
6. Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and toss gently
7. Season with salt and white pepper to taste
8. Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle sesame seeds on top

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