Stir-Fried Leafy Greens

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    2

    as a side or with rice
    • Difficulty

      Easy

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Chinese-ish: Home cooking, not quite authentic, 100% delicious

By Joanna Hu and Rosheen Kaul

Published 2022

  • About

This rapid-fire cooking technique is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to prepare green vegetables. Stir-frying is also the best way to retain nutritional content, and it works well with most vegetables.

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches leafy green vegetables such as spinach, gai lan (Chinese broccoli), lettuce or snow pea shoots
  • 2

Method

Cut the vegetables into 3-4 cm (1¼-1½ inch) lengths, separating the stems from the leaves.

Heat a wok or frying pan until smoking and add the oil. Add the stems and stir-fry over high heat until bright green and just cooked. Add the leaves and stir-fry until wilted, 20-30 seconds. Season with the salt and serve immediately.