Gebratener Blumenkohl

Zutaten

• 1 medium cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
• 2 tbsp dried wood ear mushrooms, soaked and sliced
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 3 spring onions, sliced
• 2 dried chillies (optional)
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegan alternatives)
• 1/2 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp sugar (optional)
• 1/4 cup water or vegetable stock
• 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
• 3 tbsp oil

Zubereitung

1. 1

   Soak the dried wood ear mushrooms in warm water until softened. Drain and slice into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Heat the oil in a wok over high heat. Stir-fry the cauliflower for 3–4 minutes until lightly charred but still crisp.

3. 3

   Add the garlic, ginger, and dried chillies. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the diced tomatoes and cook until they begin to soften and release their juices.

5. 5

   Stir in the wood ear mushrooms, oyster sauce, salt, sugar (if using), and water or stock. Cover and cook for 4 minutes.

6. 6

   Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.

7. 7

   Toss through the spring onions and serve immediately with steamed rice.