Stir-Fried Cauliflower | Bong Cai Xao

Name: Stir-Fried Cauliflower | Bong Cai Xao
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 1 smallish head cauliflower; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons cold water; 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 scallions; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro or mint leaves

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
109 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Vietnamese

Stir-Fried Cauliflower | Bong Cai Xao

Iris Warren

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This stir-fried cauliflower, or bong cai xao, is proof that a handful of ingredients—cauliflower, fish sauce, pepper, garlic, and cilantro—and a few minutes of your time can make for a stellar side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 smallish head cauliflower broken into florets (4 to 5 cups florets)
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 scallions white and green parts, cut into 1-inch (25-mm) lengths
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro or mint leaves

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Instructions

Heat the oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. To test if the pan is ready, add a pinch of garlic; if it sizzles at once, the oil is ready.
Add the remaining garlic to the pan and toss to coat with the oil. Add the cauliflower and stir-fry for 1 minute, being certain to expose all sides of the bumpy florets to the hot skillet. Carefully and quickly add the fish sauce, water, sugar, pepper, and scallions and cook, tossing often, until the cauliflower is tender but still pleasantly crunchy, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cilantro or mint, toss one last time, and remove from the heat.
Arrange the cauliflower on a platter or shallow serving bowl and serve hot, warm, room temperature, or cold.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion Calories 109kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.04g Sodium 779mg (32%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 109 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1portion
Calories	109kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Trans Fat	0.04g	2%
Sodium	779mg	32%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	4g	8%