Flavorful Chinese Vegetable Recipe

Chinese vegetable is loved by everyone, especially those who don’t usually like vegetables—they can’t resist this dish! Typically, we enjoy Chinese vegetables at restaurants with fried rice, continental meals, or set menus. Nowadays, it’s even served at weddings. If you make it at home, you can customize the vegetables to your liking, making it both healthy and delicious. Let’s learn how to make Chinese vegetables at home!

Ingredients:

• Papaya: 1 cup (thinly sliced)
• Carrot: 1 cup (thinly sliced)
• Cauliflower: 1 cup (cut into small cubes)
• Cabbage: 1 cup (thinly sliced)
• Baby Corn: 2-3 pieces (cut into cubes)
• Long beans: ½ cup (chopped)
• Capsicum: 1 cup (red and green, cut into cubes)
• Soy Sauce: 2 tablespoons
• Tomato Ketchup: 1 tablespoon
• Black Pepper Powder: 1 tablespoon
• Chicken (solid): 1 cup (finely chopped)
• Onion: ½ cup (large chunks)
• Garlic: 2 cloves (minced)
• Green Chilies: 3-4
• Oil: ½ cup
• Salt: to taste
• Milk Powder: 2-3 tablespoons
• Sugar: 1 tablespoon

Chinese Vegetable Cooking Method:

1. Parboil Vegetables:
   Exclude the capsicum and lightly boil all the other vegetables in hot water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Prepare Chicken:
   Heat oil in a pan and fry the chopped chicken with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Once cooked, remove the chicken and set it aside. Add a small amount of butter to the same pan.
3. Cook Garlic and Capsicum:
   Sauté minced garlic in the butter. Add capsicum and stir-fry for a few minutes.
4. Add Vegetables:
   Add the parboiled vegetables to the pan and stir-fry for a while.
5. Add Sauces and Chicken:
   Mix in the soy sauce, tomato ketchup, black pepper powder, salt, and the pre-fried chicken. Stir well.
6. Add Onion and Green Chilies:
   Toss in the chopped onion and green chilies.
7. Add Water:
   Pour 1 cup of water into the pan and cook the vegetables for a few more minutes.
8. Thicken the Sauce:
   Dissolve 2 tablespoons of cornflour in water and pour it into the pan. Stir until the sauce thickens.
9. Finish with Milk Powder:
   Add a pinch of sugar and the milk powder. Mix well and remove the pan from heat.

Tips:

1. Always try to add milk powder; it enhances the flavor of Chinese vegetables.
2. Cook on high heat to maintain the authentic taste of Chinese dishes.

Now, your delicious homemade Chinese vegetables are ready to serve! Enjoy!