Yu Choy with Garlic and Shallots
Hsiao-Ching Chou
YU-CHOY WITH GARLIC AND SHALLOTS
Serves 4 as part of a family-style meal
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced or pushed through a garlic press (about 1 tablespoon)
1 medium shallot, halved and thinly sliced (about ¼ heaping cup)
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon chili paste, optional
1 bunch yu choy (about 1 pound), chopped
Sesame oil
Heat the wok over high heat for about 30 seconds. Add the vegetable oil and let heat for a few seconds.
Add the garlic and shallots and stir fry quickly for a few seconds to release the aromas. Add the soy sauce, rice wine, water and optional chili paste. Stir to combine.
Add the yu choy and stir fry for about 1-2 minutes until the greens have cooked down. Turn off the heat.
Add a drizzle of sesame oil, stir again and serve immediately.
