Description
Chinese Braised Pea Shoots (Dou Miao) is a light and flavorful vegetable dish quickly stir-braised with garlic and a savory sauce. It’s a classic side in Chinese cuisine, especially popular for its tender texture and slightly sweet flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound (450 g) pea shoots (dou miao), tough stems removed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the pea shoots and toss to coat in the oil and garlic.
- Season with salt and stir-fry for about 1 minute until the greens are slightly wilted.
- Add Shaoxing wine, chicken broth, and sugar. Stir to combine.
- Cover the skillet and let the pea shoots braise for 1 to 2 minutes, until tender.
- Uncover and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Mix well and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Transfer to a plate and serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
- Use very fresh pea shoots for best results, as older shoots can be tough.
- You can substitute the chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Do not overcook the pea shoots; they should be tender but still vibrant green.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry/Braise
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
