Perhaps most familiar to us in the U.S., though, is the North American Chinese stir fry ... but the one constant in stir fry is soy sauce. So we looked for strong umami first and foremost.
The real star of the dish that ties it all together is hoisin sauce ... and this ham and cabbage stir-fry is just one way to familiarize yourself with the Chinese condiment.
Add the vegetables and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add ¼ cup water and stir-fry until the vegetables are bright green and almost tender, 2 minutes. Add the oyster sauce and fresh coriander and toss. Serve ...
Similar to barbecue sauce, brush it on as a glaze ... and this ham and cabbage stir-fry is just one way to familiarize yourself with the Chinese condiment. 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, plus more ...