Stir Fried Garlic Chives with Chile
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and flavorful recipe for Stir Fried Garlic Chives with Chile, a vibrant Asian-inspired side dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. Featuring tender garlic chives—a subtly garlicky, fragrant vegetable often used in Chinese cuisine—paired with thinly sliced fresh red chile for a kick of heat, this recipe is a delightful balance of bold flavors and simplicity. Tossed in a savory sauce made with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a touch of sugar, the chives remain crisp yet tender, while aromatic garlic and chile infuse every bite with depth. Perfectly suited to complement steamed rice or a larger stir-fry spread, this dish is easy to prepare, gluten-free adaptable, and a great way to bring authentic wok-fired flavor into your kitchen. Add an optional drizzle of sesame oil for an irresistible finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Garlic chives (also known as Chinese chives)
- 1 whole Fresh red chile (adjust to heat preference)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 pinch Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Sesame oil (optional, for finishing)
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse the garlic chives to remove any dirt. Trim off the tough white ends and cut the stems into 2-inch (5 cm) lengths. Set aside.
Slice the red chile thinly into rounds, and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, water, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sugar dissolves and set aside.
Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface.
Add the minced garlic and sliced chile to the wok. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant but not browned.
Increase the heat to high and add the garlic chives. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the chives are evenly coated in the garlic and chile mixture.
Pour in the prepared sauce and continue stir-frying for another 1-2 minutes, until the garlic chives are tender but still slightly crisp.
Drizzle with a little sesame oil for added fragrance (optional). Remove from heat immediately.
Transfer the stir-fried garlic chives to a serving plate and enjoy hot as a side dish or with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
176 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 729 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.0 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 367 mg | 8% | |
*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.
