stir-fried celery strips

How to Make Stir-Fried Celery with Glass Noodles

Stir-fried celery with glass noodles is a quick, flavorful dish that balances crunch, tenderness, and savory notes. Here’s a simple guide to making it at home.

Ingredients: 200g glass noodles (soaked in warm water until soft), 300g celery (cut into 3cm segments), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 50g carrots (julienned), 1 red chili (sliced, optional), 2 tbsp cooking oil, 1 tbsp light soy sauce, 1 tsp dark soy sauce, ½ tsp sugar, ½ tsp sesame oil, and a pinch of salt.

Steps:

1. Prep: Drain soaked glass noodles and cut into manageable lengths. Blanch celery in boiling water for 30 seconds, then rinse under cold water to retain crispness.

2. Stir-fry: Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Sauté garlic and chili until fragrant. Add carrots and stir-fry for 1 minute.

3. Combine: Toss in celery and glass noodles, stirring quickly. Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly to coat evenly.

4. Finish: Drizzle sesame oil, stir for another 30 seconds, and turn off the heat. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

Serve hot as a side dish or light main course. The dish stays fresh for up to 2 days when refrigerated—reheat gently to maintain texture. Enjoy this harmonious blend of earthy flavors and crunchy textures!