Recipe: Stir-Fried Celery with Peanuts and Bacon is an ideal weeknight dish

"For me a quick weeknight meal often relies on a stir-fry dish, a rice cooker steaming with long-grained white rice, and a simple dessert of fresh tangerines. If you want a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and substitute 2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil. Stir-Fried Celery with Peanuts and Bacon Yield: 4 servings INGREDIENTS 2 ounces thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch strips"

"1. Place bacon in a large deep skillet, then place over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon renders most of its fat and starts to curl up and turn golden brown, but is no where near crisp, about 5 minutes. Add peanuts, increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until peanuts take on some color, about 2 minutes. 3. Add celery and cabbage,"

Yield: 4 servings. The dish pairs thick-cut bacon and salted roasted peanuts with sliced celery and green cabbage in a quick stir-fry. Bacon is cooked over medium heat until golden but not crisp, then peanuts are added and toasted. Celery and cabbage are stir-fried until celery shows some browning but remains crunchy and cabbage retains bite. Season lightly with kosher salt, then toss with soy sauce and seasoned rice vinegar. Drizzle with Asian-style chili oil before serving. Optional substitutions include omitting bacon and using 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil for a vegetarian version. Serve over cooked long-grained white rice; fresh tangerines make a simple dessert.

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