Stir-fried Chinese Mustard Greens (Xuelihong)
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4.9
Stir-fried Chinese Mustard Greens (Xuelihong)
Description
Stir-fried Chinese Mustard Greens (Xuelihong) begins by heating neutral cooking oil in a wok to medium, where smashed and chopped garlic plus dried red chili peppers are cooked briefly to release aroma without burning. Chopped mustard greens are then added with the heat increased to high, stirring in sugar, sesame oil, salt, and optional chicken bouillon for extra flavor.
The greens are cooked covered for under a minute to wilt them slightly while preserving crispness. A final stir blends the ingredients before plating. This quick cooking technique highlights the pungent flavor of the mustard greens balanced by sweetness and spiciness from the additives.
The dish serves well as a vegetable side for meals, providing a lightly spicy and fragrant green component. The short cook time preserves the vibrant color and fresh flavors of the mustard greens.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic (smashed and chopped)
- dried red chili pepper de-seeded and cut, small handful
- 1¼ pounds mustard greens (550g, thoroughly washed and cut into 1 cm long pieces)
- 1½ teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon optional, organic
Instructions
- Heat the oil oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the garlic and chili peppers and cook for about a minute, being sure to avoid burning the garlic.
- Now add the mustard greens, turning the heat up to the highest setting. Add the sugar, sesame oil, and salt (and organic chicken bouillon if using). Stir and mix everything well.
- Cover the lid, and let it cook for about 45 seconds to a minute. Now uncover, stirring the greens one more time. Plate and serve immediately!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 121 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 121kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 371mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2860IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 66.7mg | 74% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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