Stir-Fried Radish Seedlings
清炒萝卜苗 · pan chinese cuisine
The author made this dish for the first time after asking a produce vendor how to cook radish seedlings, then worked out the method at home. It was so well received that one diner ate more than half of it on their own. The seedlings are first blanched in salted water, then stir-fried with aromatics and chilies.
Priya RamanSeattle home cook obsessed with South Indian food. I make dosa batter from scratch every Sunday and I'm slowly converting my whole neighborhood to cardamom chai. Ask me about tadka!Nutrition & allergens
Contains:SesameSoyWheat
Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.
Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- Unknown
- Protein (g)
- Unknown
- Fat (g)
- Unknown
- Carbs (g)
- Unknown
- Sodium (mg)
- Unknown
Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.
17.64 oz
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Techniques you'll use
- Blanching (chao shui) ↗
Par-cook in boiling water to clean, tighten, or prep ingredients.
- Aromatic blooming (bao xiang) ↗
Bloom ginger, garlic, and chili in hot oil to build the aroma base.
- Stir-frying ↗
Cook small pieces in stages, then bring them together while their textures are distinct.
Steps
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add oil and salt. Blanch the whole radish seedlings until just softened, then lift them out.
✅ Done when: The seedlings are wilted and softened, bright green.
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Step 2
Rinse the blanched seedlings in cold water, squeeze out the water thoroughly, and chop them; set aside.
✅ Done when: The seedlings are chopped and no longer dripping wet when squeezed.
Heat a wok with oil. Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add chopped bird's eye chilies and green chili and toss.
✅ Done when: The ginger and garlic are aromatic but not browned.
Add the chopped radish seedlings and stir-fry briefly. Season with oyster sauce, soy sauce, and salt, then finish with a little sesame oil before serving.
✅ Done when: The seedlings are heated through, crisp and glossy, ready to serve.