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Chinese Stir-Fried Pea Shoots being picked up by a pair of black chopsticks.

Stir-Fried Chinese Pea Shoots (Dao Miao)

For those who enjoy the sweet taste of young pea shoots used to garnish their meals at restaurants, you’re in for a treat when you bring them into your own dining repertoire as a side dish. Imagine a supremely simple, five-ingredient creation that pairs beautifully with both Asian and Western cuisines. Introducing what might just be our favourite pea shoot recipe—Dou Miao, a delectable Stir-Fried Pea Shoots dish enriched with an abundance of garlic. A staple found on any Chinese restaurant menu, this easy side dish can be effortlessly whipped up within minutes in the comfort of your kitchen!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese, Worldwide
Servings 2 -3 portions
Calories 43 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Pan or Wok

Ingredients
 
 

  • 180 g pea shoots
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon all-purpose seasoning or ¼ crumbled chicken stock cube
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

  • Heat a wok or a large frying pan on high heat. Add the oil and garlic and fry for 15 seconds.
  • Add the pea shoots and stir fry for another 15 seconds.
  • Sprinkle in the salt and seasoning. Then tip in water and vinegar and stir fry for 30-60 seconds until pea shoots are wilted but retain their green colour.
  • Serve immediately!

Nutrition

Calories: 43kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 164mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 377IUVitamin C: 63mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Chinese Pea Shoots, Dao Miao Pea Shoots, Dao Miao Recipe, Pea Shoot Stir Fry, Stir Fried Pea Shoots
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