Shak Bhaji (Spinach Stir-fry)
Absolute Regular on the Dining Table! Simple stir-frying of greens and garlic
Description
The ubiquitous Bengali leafy green side dish. Spinach or red amaranth (Lal Shak) quickly stir-fried with crushed garlic, dry red chilies, and mustard oil.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Leafy greens (Spinach
- Amaranth)
- Garlic
- Dried red chili
- Mustard oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Heat mustard oil, fry crushed garlic and dry red chili.
- Add washed greens, salt, and flash-fry until wilted.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Mustard oil、Garlic
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Spinach, Komatsuna
Pairing
Dal and Rice(Standard set)
Trivia
Uses no spices, relying purely on garlic nuttiness and mustard oil to draw out the greens' sweetness. 'Lal Shak' (red amaranth) turns the rice pink.
Eating tips & etiquette
Always served next to rice. Eating the 'Shak' (greens) at the very beginning of the meal is the healthy Bengali etiquette.
Allergen
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