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

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

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

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 to taste (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Chinkiang vinegar

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.