Celery Stir Fry with Fermented Black Beans
May 30, 2025 01:59 PM
An easy celery stir fry features crunchy thinly sliced celery stir fried with plenty of aromatics and fermented black beans for a rich umami flavor.
When most people think of celery, they imagine it as a raw snack or an aromatic base in soups and stews. But in Chinese cooking, celery is often used in stir fried dishes or salads as one of the main ingredients.
Celery is great for stir-fried dishes. It retains its satisfying crunch while soaking up the savory notes of garlic, ginger, and fermented black soybeans. The result? A dish that’s both refreshing and deeply flavorful.
Fermented black beans, often used in Chinese cooking, add a salty, umami-rich layer that balance beautifully with the natural brightness of celery. This stir fry works well as a side dish or a light vegetarian main with steamed rice.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 4 cloves garlic , coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 3 dried chili peppers
- 2 tablespoons fermented black beans
- 1 lb celery , sliced on the bias into 1/2” (1 cm) pieces
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
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