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Stir-Fried Cauliflower | Bong Cai Xao
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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 109 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.