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How to Make Stir-Fried Cauliflower

Stir-fried cauliflower is a common home-style vegetarian dish. It is rich in vitamin C and dietary fiber, with a crisp and tender texture. The recipe is simple and easy to master, making it a quick stir-fry. Beginners can typically complete it in just 15 minutes.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Cauliflower
  • Garlic
  • Salt

Calculation

Determine how many servings you want to make before each preparation. One serving is exactly enough for 2 people (as a side dish).

Per serving:

  • Cauliflower: approx. 300 g (about 1/2 of a medium-sized cauliflower head)
  • Garlic: 2-3 cloves
  • Salt: 3 g
  • Cooking oil: 15 ml
  • Drinking water: 50 ml (for the stir-frying process)

Instructions

  • Wash the cauliflower and break it into small florets using a knife or your hands. Slice the thick stems and set aside.
  • Peel the garlic and slice it into thin pieces. Set aside.
  • Add 1000 ml of drinking water to a pot and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Add the cauliflower florets and boil for 2-3 minutes until the color lightens and the texture becomes slightly softened.
  • Remove the boiled cauliflower, drain well, and set aside.
  • Heat a wok or pan, add 15 ml of cooking oil, and heat over high heat.
  • Add the garlic slices and stir-fry quickly until fragrant.
  • Add the blanched cauliflower florets, increase the heat to medium-high, and stir-fry quickly for about 2 minutes to ensure even heating.
  • Add 3 g of salt and continue to stir-fry evenly.
  • Pour 50 ml of drinking water along the side of the pan, cover with a lid, and simmer for 1 minute to help the cauliflower cook through and absorb the flavors.
  • Remove the lid, stir-fry quickly to mix evenly, and serve.

Additional Notes

  • Blanching the cauliflower in advance shortens the stir-frying time and helps it cook through more easily.
  • Stir-frying time can be adjusted based on your preferred texture. Reduce the time if you prefer a crispier texture.

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