Delicate watercress often gets the salad or garnish treatment, but it offers far more than just a sprinkle of peppery flavor. Harness its nutritional power in this energizing stir-fry, where ginger, garlic, and sesame oil impart bold flavor and the watercress brings antioxidants and calcium.
Provided by Greg Lofts
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegan Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a wok or cast-iron skillet over high. When wisps of smoke rise, swirl in vegetable oil. Add minced ginger and minced garlic and cook until sizzling, 15 seconds.
- Add watercress; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until greens collapse, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with sesame oil. Serve watercress topped with toasted sesame seeds.
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Shafiq Katende
[email protected]This dish looks delicious. I can't wait to try it!
Tsepiso Makhetha
[email protected]Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Amber Vick
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this dish again.
Parul Parul
[email protected]This dish is also great served over rice or noodles.
Susan Asare
[email protected]I added some chopped cashews to this dish for a little extra crunch.
Leonard Ruwansilu
[email protected]This stir-fry is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
STEPHEN MWANGANGI
[email protected]I made this dish with tofu instead of chicken and it was delicious. The tofu absorbed the flavors of the sauce perfectly.
Zaki Gondal
[email protected]This was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.
Lisa Seeram
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of watercress, but I really enjoyed this dish. The watercress was cooked perfectly and didn't have a strong flavor.
Ismail baloshi
[email protected]This stir-fry was a hit with my family. Even my picky kids loved it!
Mahbub Miya
[email protected]I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The watercress was peppery and slightly bitter, while the garlic and ginger added a savory warmth. The chicken was tender and juicy.
Tonya Kilgore
[email protected]This stir-fry was an excellent way to use up some fresh watercress from my garden. It was quick and easy to make, and the result was a delicious and healthy meal.