SUAN RONG BO CAI (CHINESE GARLIC-FRIED SPINACH)

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This simple vegetable dish is available in restaurants and homes across China. In spice-loving regions of China, several dried red chili pods are added with the garlic.

Provided by Kate S.

Categories     Spinach

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

500 g spinach
1 tablespoon minced garlic (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon msg (to taste)
4 tablespoons vegetable oil (to taste)
1 teaspoon sesame oil (to taste)

Steps:

  • Wash spinach and chop into 5-cm segments.
  • In wok, bring some water to a boil. Add spinach, blanch briefly, remove, and drain.
  • Empty water from wok, heat to dry, add oil and swirl to heat well. Add garlic and toss just a moment until fragrant but not burned. Add spinach, salt, and MSG, tossing after each addition.
  • Turn off heat, drizzle with sesame oil, transfer to platter, and serve as part of a Chinese meal. (For a Chinese meal, serve rice, a soup, and one dish per person, selecting a balanced variety of dishes.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 2, Sodium 244.4, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.7

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