Description
Easy Chinese greens with garlic using tender choy sum. A fast, simple, flavourful side dish steamed for perfect texture and freshness served with crispy garlic. A true revelation. You’ll wonder why you ever cooked anything complicated.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound choy sum, ends trimmed and washed well
- 2 tablespoon neutral oil (such as peanut or sunflower oil)
- 6 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Separate thicker choy sum stems from the leafy tops if very large. Keep buds intact.
- Steam or blanch your greens until bright green and tender. Immediately shock in a cold water bath and dry well with a clean kitchen towel or blot with paper towel. Plate and reserve.
- Heat a small skillet or pan, over medium-high heat. Add the oil. Add garlic and cook for about two minutes, until it’s sizzling, brown and crispy.
- Immediately drizzle the sizzling hot, crispy garlic over your greens then drizzle with soy sauce. Finish with a light dash of dry chili flakes (optional) and serve immediately.
