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How to Cook Garlic Stir-Fried Water Lily Stems

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  Prepare the Ingredients

  Wash the water lily stems briefly, use a knife to hold it perpendicular to the stem and scrape off the outer skin.

  Cut the water lily stems into small bite-sized pieces, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and drain.

  Peeled 8 cloves of garlic, wash clean.

  

  

  
• 2

  Sauté Garlic and Chili and Stir-fry Water Lily Stem

  Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan, turn the heat to high and wait for the oil to heat up, then add minced garlic and whole garlic cloves to sauté until golden and fragrant.

  When the garlic turns slightly yellow and releases a fragrant aroma, add 10 whole fresh chilies and stir-fry for an additional minute before adding the water lily stem and stirring evenly.

  Stir-fry the water lily stem for 3 minutes, until it becomes tender and nearly cooked, then season the dish with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder and 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, stirring well to let the spices soak into the water lily stem.

  Stir-fry the water lily stem for another minute and then taste the seasoning, adjusting it to your preference before turning off the heat and plating the dish.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  So, with just a few minutes and a few simple ingredients, anyone can prepare a delicious dish of stir-fried water lily stem with garlic at home.

  The stir-fried water lily stem has a vibrant green color, a glossy appearance, a crunchy and chewy texture, and a rich flavor combined with the fragrance of garlic and a slight spiciness from the chili, making it an appetizing dish that pairs well with rice.