Broccoli, Leek and Snow Pea Stir Fry

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Broccoli, Leek and Snow Pea Stir Fry

 

1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli florets

3 tablespoons sesame oil

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 cloves minced garlic

1 teaspoon Chinese 5 spice powder

1 small leek, thinly sliced

1 small carrot, cut into match sticks

4 leaves bok choy, cut crosswise into 1 inch pieces

12 snow peas, stems removed

1/2 cup toasted, coarsely chopped almonds

soy sauce to taste

 

Steam the broccoli over boiling water until tender but still bright green,

about 4 minutes. Set aside. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium high

heat. Add the oil and when it is warm, add the garlic and 5 spice powder and

cook for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add the leek and carrot and stir fry

for 2 minutes or until they soften. Add the bok choy and stir fry for 2

minutes or until crisp tender. Add the snow peas and stir fry for 2 minutes

or until crisp tender. Stir in the broccoli, soy sauce and 5 spice powder

and stir fry for 2 minutes more or until heated through. Serve immediately.

Serves 4.