Stir-Fried Flowering Chinese Chives

The key to this simple yet delicious side dish is not to overcook the chives, also known as flowering garlic chives or flowering leeks. Toss with plain, cooked rice noodles and sprinkle with chopped roasted peanuts for an outstanding main meal. If flowering Chinese chives are unavailable, substitute with Chinese garlic chives or the green parts of scallions, sliced lengthwise in half before cutting into 2-inch pieces.

MAKES 4 SIDE DISH SERVINGS

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons water

1⁄2 teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon peanut oil

2 bunches flowering Chinese chives (about 8 ounces), cut diagonally into 2-inch pieces (include buds)

1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 4 teaspoons water

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, water, and sugar. In a wok or large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chives and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute, or until bright green. Add the soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Reduce the heat to medium and add the cornstarch mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat, season with salt and pepper, and serve at once.

{PER SERVING} Calories 57 • Protein 2g • Total Fat 4g • Sat Fat 1g • Cholesterol 0mg • Carbohydrate 6g • Dietary Fiber 2g • Sodium 309mg

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