Spicy Stir-Fried Fennel, Celery, and Celery Root With Chinese Sausage Recipe

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Shao Z.
Shao Zhi Zhong is a contributing writer at Serious Eats.
Shao Z.
Shao Zhi Zhong is a Chinese-born and Philadelphia-raised food writer and recipe developer who specializes in Chinese home cooking. She's also a web designer.
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Updated Aug. 30, 2018
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A quick and easy stir-fry with celery root, fennel, and Chinese sausage. . Shao Z.

Note: Nam Prik Pao, also known as Thai chili jam, is available at most well-stocked Asian grocery stores and online. It also goes by "roasted chili paste" or "roasted chili paste in soybean oil."

Recipe Details

Spicy Stir-Fried Fennel, Celery, and Celery Root With Chinese Sausage Recipe

Active 20 mins
Total 20 mins
Serves 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound Chinese sausage, sliced on a bias into 1/4-inch thick slices

  • 1 medium celery root, cut into 1/4 inch-thick matchsticks

  • 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1 small head fennel, sliced thinly

  • 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/4 inch-thick matchsticks

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon nam prik pao

  • 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine

Directions

  1. Place sausage in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Cook, stirring, until sausages have released oil and a crisp, about 4 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate, leaving the oil in the pan.

  2. Return to heat. Add celery root and cook, stirring, until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, fennel, celery, and salt and cook, stirring, until vegetables are tender and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and nam prik pao. Stir well. Return sausage to the skillet and add wine. Cook briefly until wine evaporates, about 1 minute. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.

Special equipment

Wok or large skillet

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
241 Calories
17g Fat
14g Carbs
9g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 938mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 12mg 61%
Calcium 81mg 6%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 761mg 16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)