Crispy Garlic Vegetable Stir-Fry with Anchovy Oil脆蒜炸鳀魚油炒春菜
A classic Cantonese stir-fry featuring tender choy sum enhanced with fragrant crispy garlic and infused anchovy oil, creating a light yet deeply flavourful dish perfect as a vegetarian side.

01Ingredients
- 600g choy sum
- 80g garlic cloves
- 45ml anchovy oil
- 2tbsp vegetable oil
- 1tsp salt
- 0.5tsp white pepper
- 2tbsp light soy sauce
Nutrition (per serving)156kcal
- Protein4.2g
- Carbs8.1g
- Fat11.3g
Fiber 1.8 gSodium 682 mg
02Steps
- Prepare wok over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and heat until shimmering.
- Add sliced garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry gently until edges turn golden and crispy, being careful not to burn.
- Remove crispy garlic with a slotted spoon, leaving as much oil in the wok as possible.
- Increase heat to high. Add choy sum to the wok and stir-fry quickly, tossing continuously for even cooking.
- When choy sum is nearly tender-crisp, drizzle anchovy oil over the vegetables.
- Add salt, white pepper, and light soy sauce to the wok. Toss everything together quickly to combine flavours.
- Transfer to serving plate immediately and top with the reserved crispy garlic pieces.
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