Stir-Fried Cauliflower

Method11 steps

1. 1

   Prep the Ingredients

   食材预处理

   Wash the cauliflower, then break it into small florets using a cleaver / chef's knife or your hands. Slice the thick stems if needed, and set aside.

   将花菜洗净，用刀或手掰成小朵，粗茎部分可以切片，备用。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Breaking the cauliflower into small florets helps it absorb flavor and cook through more easily.花菜掰成小朵更容易入味和熟透
   
2. 2

   Prep the Aromatics

   准备辅料

   Peel the garlic and slice it into thin slices. Set aside.

   将大蒜去皮，切成蒜片，备用。

   ⏱1 min

   
3. 3

   Boil Water

   烧水

   Add 1000 ml drinking water to the wok and bring to a boil over high heat.

   锅中加入 1000 ml 饮用水，大火烧开。

   ⏱5 min

   
4. 4

   Blanch

   焯水

   Add the cauliflower florets and blanch for 2–3 minutes, until the color lightens and the texture softens slightly.

   放入花菜朵，煮 2-3 分钟，至花菜颜色变浅，口感稍微软化。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Blanching shortens the stir-frying time later.焯水可以缩短后续炒制时间
   
5. 5

   Drain

   沥水

   Remove the blanched cauliflower and drain thoroughly. Set aside.

   将煮好的花菜捞出，沥干水分，备用。

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Draining thoroughly prevents oil splatter during stir-frying.沥干水分防止炒制时溅油
   
6. 6

   Heat the Oil

   热油

   Heat the wok, add 15 ml cooking oil, and heat over high heat.

   热锅，加入 15 ml 食用油，大火烧热。

   ⏱1 min

   
7. 7

   Sauté the Garlic

   爆香

   Add the garlic slices and quickly sauté until fragrant.

   放入蒜片，快速煸炒出香味。

   ⏱20 sec

   • 💡 Be careful not to burn the garlic slices.注意不要炒焦蒜片
   
8. 8

   Stir-Fry

   翻炒

   Add the blanched cauliflower florets, turn to medium-high heat, and quickly stir-fry for about 2 minutes to heat the cauliflower evenly.

   放入焯好水的花菜朵，转中大火，快速翻炒约 2 分钟，使花菜均匀受热。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Keep the heat high and stir-fry quickly to maintain a crisp, tender texture.保持大火快炒以维持脆嫩口感
   
9. 9

   Season

   调味

   Add 3g salt and continue stir-frying until evenly coated.

   加入 3 g 盐，继续翻炒均匀。

   ⏱20 sec

   
10. 10

    Steam

    焖煮

    Pour 50 ml drinking water along the edge of the wok, cover with a lid, and steam for 1 minute to help the cauliflower cook through and absorb flavor.

    沿锅边淋入 50 ml 饮用水，盖上锅盖，焖 1 分钟，帮助花菜完全熟透入味。

    ⏱1 min

    • 💡 Pouring water along the edge of the wok creates steam for more even heating.沿锅边淋水可以产生蒸汽，受热更均匀
    
11. 11

    Finish and Serve

    出锅

    Remove the lid, give it a quick stir to combine, and serve.

    开盖，快速翻炒均匀，即可出锅。

    ⏱30 sec