Stir-fried cauliflower

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Head cauliflower; broken into flowerets
2tablespoonsOil
2slicesFresh ginger root
3Scallions; minced
6Water chestnuts; sliced
cupChicken stock or broth
2tablespoonsWhite wine
1teaspoonSoy sauce
1teaspoonOyster sauce
1teaspoonCornstarch; mixed with
1tablespoonWater
2tablespoonsVirginia ham; minced

Directions

In a medium saucepan, place cauliflower flowerets and cover with water. Add ½ tsp. salt, bring to a boil and parboil for 3 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water and drain again. Heat oil in wok or skillet. Add ginger root and brown lightly. Add scallions and water chestnuts and stir-fry for one minute. Add cauliflower and stir-fry one minute. Mix together chicken stock, wine, soy sauce and oyster sauce. Add to wok or skillet and bring to boil. Cover pan, lower heat and cook until cauliflower is crisp tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add cornstarch mixture to pan and cook, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened and cauliflower is coated with sauce.

Transfer to serving dish. Sprinkle with minced ham. Makes 4 servings.

Posted to recipelu-digest by "Diane Geary" <diane@...> on Feb 6, 1998