Choy Sum with Prosciutto

Name: Choy Sum with Prosciutto
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 60 g (2¼ oz) piece of prosciutto, cut into small batons; 60 g (2¼ oz) piece of prosciutto, cut into small batons; 1 bunch choy sum, trimmed and cut into 4 cm (1½ inch) lengths; 2 teaspoons peanut oil; 3 tablespoons sea salt; 1 knob of ginger, peeled and finely sliced

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Balance and Harmony

By Neil Perry

Published 2008

About

Obviously this would traditionally be made with Chinese ham, but prosciutto is a good, and easily available, substitute, which adds another layer of flavour to this dish.

You can have the choy sum blanched and ready in advance; just give it a quick stir-fry when you’re ready to serve.

Ingredients

1 bunch choy sum, trimmed and cut into 4 cm (1½ inch) lengths

Asia
China
Side dish
Gluten-free

Method

Put the ginger, salt and 4 litres (16 cups) cold water in a large pot and bring to the boil. Add the choy sum to the boiling water and blanch for 3 minutes, then refresh in iced water and