Celery Stir Fry

A simple, crunchy stir fry that’s perfect for meal prep. The two-stage garlic addition gives layers of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 small bunch celery
  • 6-8 cloves garlic, minced
  • Cornstarch
  • Water
  • Olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: bouillon

Instructions

  1. Wash and slice (1 small bunch) celery into diagonal thin pieces.

  2. Take half of your (6-8 cloves) minced garlic and add it to a hot wok with olive oil. Cook for 2 minutes — don’t let it burn.

  3. Add your celery and toss. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.

  4. Try the celery — it should still be crunchy, but cooked through. Add salt to taste (or bouillon) and the remaining minced garlic. Toss and cook for another minute or two.

  5. Make a cornstarch slurry (about 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water) and add to the wok, tossing quickly to distribute evenly. The sauce should thicken and coat the celery.

Notes

  • The diagonal cut increases surface area and helps the celery cook evenly
  • Adding garlic in two stages gives both a mellow roasted garlic flavor and a fresh garlic punch
  • Great for meal prep — keeps well in the refrigerator for several days
  • Adjust the cornstarch slurry amount based on how much sauce you want
Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Servings: many (good for meal prep)