Ru Yi Cai (“As You Wish” Vegetables, 如意菜)

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    131 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Ru Yi Cai (“As You Wish” Vegetables, 如意菜)

Ru Yi Cai translates to "as you wish vegetables," and is often served during Chinese New Year. Versions vary, but the common ingredient is soybean sprouts! Check out this classic Chinese New Year recipe, which can be made any time of year as a simple stir-fry.

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Ingredients

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  • 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 225 g soybean sprouts (8 ounces, trimmed)
  • 300 g tatsoi (or Shanghai bok choy, 10 ounces, leaves separated and washed thoroughly)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or vegetarian oyster sauce)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
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Instructions

  1. Heat 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil in a wok over high heat, and cook garlic for a few seconds. Add the soybean sprouts, and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the leafy greens (tatsoi or Shanghai bok choy), and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the oyster sauce, salt, sugar, sesame oil, and white pepper. Stir-fry everything together for another 1 to 2 minutes, until vegetables are wilted to your liking. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Sodium 466mg (19%) Potassium 285mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 3351IU (67%) Vitamin C 42mg (47%) Calcium 91mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 466mg 19%
Potassium 285mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 3351IU 67%
Vitamin C 42mg 47%
Calcium 91mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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