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How to Make Stir-Fried Garlic Sprouts with Chinese Sausage

Stir-fried garlic sprouts with Chinese sausage is a quick, flavorful dish that balances crisp, fresh greens with rich, savory cured meat. Here’s a simple guide to making it at home.

Ingredients:

- 200g fresh garlic sprouts (trimmed and washed)

- 150g Chinese sausage (sliced diagonally)

- 2 cloves garlic (minced)

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 tsp soy sauce

- ½ tsp sugar

- A pinch of salt (optional, as sausage is salty)

Steps:

1. Prep the ingredients: Trim the root ends of garlic sprouts and cut into 3-4 inch sections. Slice the sausage into thin, diagonal pieces for even cooking. Mince garlic and set aside.

2. Cook the sausage: Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium heat. Add sausage slices and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly crispy and the oils are released. Remove and set aside.

3. Stir-fry garlic sprouts: In the same wok, add minced garlic and stir until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Toss in garlic sprouts and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until they brighten but remain crisp-tender.

4. Combine and season: Return the sausage to the wok. Add soy sauce and sugar, toss quickly to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 30 seconds. Adjust salt if needed.

5. Serve: Transfer to a plate and enjoy hot with steamed rice!

This dish highlights the harmony of textures—crunchy sprouts and tender sausage—with a savory-sweet finish. It’s perfect for busy weeknights!