Malabar Spinach Stir Fry with Shiitake Mushrooms
A simple stir fry of juicy, tender Malabar spinach leaves and shiitake mushrooms is the perfect introduction to a special leafy green.
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 87kcal
Cost: 5
Equipment
- 1 Wok preferably carbon steel (this is the one I use)
Ingredients
- 1 Large Shiitake mushroom
- 1 tbsp Cooking oil such as grapeseed
- 1 tsp Minced fresh ginger
- 1 tsp Minced fresh garlic 1 small clove
- 6 oz Malabar spinach leaves
- 2 tsp Soy sauce a splash
- 1 pinch Crushed red pepper flakes or a small handful of dried red chili
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame oil or to taste
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds to garnish, optional
Instructions
- Remove the stem and cut the mushroom into thick slices.
- Put the sliced mushrooms in a wok and heat without adding oil until the mushrooms are lightly browned, 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cooking oil, then the garlic and ginger and cook for a few seconds. If you want to add a few whole dried chilis, add them now.
- Add the Malabar spinach leaves and stir the pan to prevent the garlic from burning. Add the crushed red pepper flakes if using.
- Continue cooking over medium high heat, stirring occasionally until the greens are wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Add a splash of soy sauce and continue cooking until the liquid is evaporated.
- Taste a leaf and double check the seasoning. If stems are attached, make sure they're tender and taste good to you.
- Serve the greens and mushrooms garnished with sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.
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Notes
You can use other greens in combination here. Amaranth, lambsquarters and purslane can be great additions.
Nutrition
Serving: 3oz | Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 509mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 9275IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 2mg