Here’s a very simple and healthy vegetable dish... the main ingredients are Kai Lan 芥兰 and fresh shiitake mushroom.
Kai Lan has high nutritional values – very rich in fibre and a good source of carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate and iron. More importantly, it is a powerhouse for antioxidants that prevent cancers and it is also known to reduce cholesterol and enhance functions of the heart. And it is believed that the darker the leaves, the more nutrients the vegetable has. Some Kai Lan are bitter and can stimulate the taste buds and help to improve appetite. An excerpt from Chinese website "天天美食": 芥兰含有大量膳食纤维 ，能防止便秘。降低胆固醇，软化血管，预防心脏病等功效。芥兰具有除邪热、解劳乏、清心明目的功能。从中医 角度来讲，芥蓝味甘、性辛，有利水化痰、解毒祛风的作用，非常适合夏季食用。但是，芥兰不应吃太多，否则 会抑制性激素分泌。
Let’s start... wash Kai Lan thoroughly to remove soil and dirt, separate the stems and the leaves. Wash fresh mushrooms, slice and set aside. Heat a little oil, stir in kai lan stems and fresh mushrooms and fry evenly. Next, add in the kai lan leaves, fry till cooked, add a little soy sauce and pepper to taste and voilà, it’s done! p.s. please do not fry the greens for too long, else they will turn brown and tough... nicely cooked Kai Lan is green and crunchy...
Hope you try this healthy and simple Stir Fried Kai Lan with Fresh Mushroom... Cheers!
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