Spicy Fried Celery
Transform your weeknight side dish game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Fried Celery recipe! Crisp celery slices are stir-fried to perfection, soaking up the deep flavors of a tangy and slightly sweet soy sauce blend, spiked with aromatic garlic and a kick of red chili flakes. This quick and easy dish takes just 20 minutes from prep to plate, making it a vibrant, healthy addition to your table. Topped with toasted sesame seeds and fresh green onion, it's perfect as a zesty standalone side or served over fluffy steamed rice for a light, meatless meal. With its irresistible crunch and balanced heat, this stir-fry will definitely elevate your everyday celery!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 celery stalks
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Wash the celery stalks thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Slice the celery stalks diagonally into thin, bite-sized pieces, about 1/4-inch thick.
Mince the garlic cloves and thinly slice the green onions; set both aside.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil. Stir well to create the spicy sauce and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and chili flakes. Stir frequently for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful to not let the garlic burn.
Add the sliced celery to the skillet and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes, or until the celery starts to become tender but still retains its crunch.
Pour the prepared spicy sauce over the celery and toss to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and clings to the celery.
Remove the skillet from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve immediately as a side dish or over steamed rice for a light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.6 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.2 g | 31% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1352 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 869 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
