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.

01Ingredients
- 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)
Nutrition (per serving)298kcal
- Protein7.2g
- Carbs28.5g
- Fat16.8g
Fiber 4.1 gSodium 612 mg
02Steps
- Prepare Yam and Celery.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add yam slices to the wok and stir-fry until slightly tender.
- Add celery slices and stir-fry briefly.
- Pour in light soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and white pepper. Stir well to coat.
- Add water to the wok, cover, and let it simmer until vegetables are cooked through but still crisp.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry and add it to the wok, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Stir in roasted cashew nuts.
- Serve immediately.
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