Chinese Vegetables

Chinese Vegetables

Celery cabbage is also known as Napa cabbage. It's a variety of Chinese cabbage, and you might find it next to the bok choy in your supermarket; otherwise, you may need to visit an Oriental grocery.

2 Tbs peanut oil 4 medium carrots, cut in thin sticks 2 1/8-inch slices ginger root or 1/8 tsp ground ginger 1 pound fresh snow peas or 7 ounces frozen snow peas, thawed 1 pound fresh bean sprouts or 16 ounces canned bean sprouts, washed and drained 1/2 pound celery cabbage, cut in bite-size pieces 2 cups vegetable (or chicken) broth 2 Tbs soy sauce 2 tsp sugar 3 Tbs cornstarch 1/2 cup water

Preheat oil in an electric wok or large skillet 2 minutes, uncovered, at medium. Add carrots and ginger; cook 8 minutes, stirring constantly. Push carrots up the sides of the wok. Add peas; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Push peas up the sides; add bean sprouts, cabbage, chicken broth, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 3 minutes. Combine cornstarch and water; stir into sauce. Cook and stir until thickened. Remove ginger root (if using) before serving.

Serves 8

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