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Step 1
Roughly chop the garlic cloves. Cut the chilli pepper into thin slices.
Step 2
Remove the tough end of the choy sum, chop into large bite size pieces and cut the stem into halves lengthwise. Separate the stem and leaves.
Step 3
To blanch the choy sum, bring the water to boil in a large pot , add a teaspoon of salt and a teaspoon of oil. Add the stem part and boil for 30-40 seconds. Strain it and dip into ice cold water. Drain and gently squeeze the water out. Repeat the process for leaves.
Step 4
Heat the pan to medium heat, drizzle a tablespoon of oil and add the chopped garlic and stir fry for a few seconds then add the chilli peppers. Stir fry till the garlic turns into a crispy, light golden color. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 5
In the remaining oil, add the blanched choy sum and pour the sauce mix in. Stir fry with high heat for a few seconds. Pour the corn flour and water mixture. Continue to stir fry high heat for 1 min. ( To get the crips and tender texture choy sum, please be aware not to overcook. )
Step 6
Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.
Step 7
Topped with the fried garlic and chilli pepper.
Step 8
Delicious choy sum stir fry is ready. Enjoy!
Step 9
Served with hot steamed rice or stir fry noodle.