Chinese Spinach

• 2 pounds fresh spinach leaves
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil or lard

Wash spinach leaves in several changes of water; drain and dry thoroughly. Heat oil or lard in a wok or frying pan; add spinach and salt, and cook over a medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring continually. Add soy sauce, sake or dry sherry, to taste. Serve immediately.