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 |
353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1457 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.8 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 734 mg | 16% | |
*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.
