Stir-fried Greens

Ingredients

  • spinach - 2 bunch or Chinese leaves -1 head
  • boneless and skinless chicken breast - 115g/4 oz
  • quail's eggs - 12, hard-boiled and shelled
  • fresh root ginger - 5cm/2 in, peeled and cut into matchsticks
  • fresh red chili - 1, seeded and shredded
  • garlic - 3 cloves, crushed
  • cornstarch - 2 tsp, mixed with 50ml/2fl oz/¼cup water
  • groundnut oil - 3-4 tbsp
  • oyster sauce - 2-3 tbsp
  • salt
  • brown sugar - 1 tbsp

Method

  • Wash the leaves well and dry them. Strip the tender leaves from the stems and tear them into pieces, sliced the stems.
  • Fry the ginger and garlic in the hot oil (without browning) for 1 minute.
  • Add the chicken and keep stirring in the wok until the meat change color.
  • When the meat is cooked, add the sliced stems cook quickly; then add the torn leaves, chili, and quail's eggs.
  • Add the oyster sauce and a little boiling water (if necessary), then cover and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Remove the cover, stir and add salt and sugar to taste.
  • Stir in the cornstarch and the water mixture, then toss thoroughly. Cook until well coated.
  • Serve immediately while still hot.

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