Garlic Stir Fried Chinese Leaf with White Pepper
Sweet, tender Chinese leaf flash-fried with plenty of garlic and a pinch of white pepper, ready in ten minutes.
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.47 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 28kcal
- 2.5gcarbs
- 0.8gof which sugars
- 1.7gfat
- 0.5gsaturates
- 0.8gprotein
- 0.6gfibre
- 0.6gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wok over the highest heat until it shimmers.
- 2
Add the garlic and stir for 10 seconds, just until it smells good. Do not let it brown.
0 min 10 s - 3
Add all the Chinese leaf at once and stir fry hard for 2 to 3 minutes. The thick white parts should turn translucent and the leafy parts wilt.
2 min 30 s - 4
Add the tamari, white wine vinegar and white pepper and toss for 30 seconds more.
0 min 30 s - 5
Scatter with sesame seeds and serve straight away while still piping hot.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
