Yu Choy with Garlic and Shallots

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.