Sichuanese “Send-the-Rice-Down” Chopped Celery with Ground Beef

Name: Sichuanese “Send-the-Rice-Down” Chopped Celery with Ground Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving (or more as part of a larger meal–should be served with rice)
Ingredients: 11 ounces (300 grams) celery; ½ tablespoon cooking oil; 4 ounces (100 grams) ground beef; 1 ½ tablespoons Sichuan chili bean paste; 1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped ginger; light soy sauce; 1 teaspoon Chinkiang vinegar

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
1 serving (or more as part of a larger meal–should be served with rice)
Calories
369 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Chinese

Sichuanese “Send-the-Rice-Down” Chopped Celery with Ground Beef

Megan Mendez

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This veggie-forward Chinese recipe uses the beef as a secondary ingredient so the celery can truly shine.

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Ingredients

Servings

11 ounces (300 grams) celery
½ tablespoon cooking oil
4 ounces (100 grams) ground beef
1 ½ tablespoons Sichuan chili bean paste
1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped ginger
light soy sauce to taste (optional)
1 teaspoon Chinkiang vinegar

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Instructions

De-string the celery sticks and cut them lengthwise into ¾ inch (1 cm) strips. Finely chop the strips. Bring some water to a boil and blanch the celery for about 30 seconds to “break its rawness.” Drain well.
Heat the oil in a seasoned wok over high heat. Add the ground beef and stir-fry until it is cooked and fragrant, pressing it with the back of your wok scoop or ladle to break it apart. Then add the chili bean paste and continue to stir until you can smell it and the oil has reddened. Add the ginger and stir-fry for a few moments more to release its fragrance, then add all the celery.
Continue to stir-fry until the celery is piping hot, seasoning with a little soy sauce, if you wish. Finally, stir in the vinegar and serve.

Notes

Adapted from Every Grain of Rice

Nutrition Information

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Calories 369kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 71mg (24%) Sodium 2165mg (90%) Potassium 920mg (26%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving (or more as part of a larger meal–should be served with rice)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 369 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	369kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	20g	31%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	71mg	24%
Sodium	2165mg	90%
Potassium	920mg	20%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	4g	8%