Stir-fried Madeira Vine
More than Moroheya! Nourishing greens with aromas of sesame oil and ginger
Description
A health veg loved in Taiwanese mountains and taverns, where 'Chuan Qi' (Madeira vine)—a thick, highly viscous climbing leaf—is rapid-fried with black sesame oil, ginger, and goji berries.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Chuan Qi(Madeira vine leaves)
- Black sesame oil
- Shredded ginger
- Goji berries
- Rice wine
- Salt
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- [Chuan Qi Prep] Wash 'Chuan Qi' (heart-shaped, thick leaves) well, remove hard stems.
- Rehydrate goji berries in a little water (or rice wine).
- Heat plenty of 'Black Sesame Oil' in a wok, slowly sauté shredded ginger without burning to transfer aroma to oil.
- Vigorously dump in Chuan Qi, toss on high.
- It releases intense 'mucilage' instantly when cooked, so add salt, a little rice wine, and the goji berries, stir-frying swiftly for a dozen seconds.
- Remove from heat the moment the vibrant green and sticky texture peak.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Black sesame oil aroma and ginger heat
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Malabar spinach or Moroheiya (similar mucilage)
Pairing
Ma You Ji or White Rice
Trivia
[For Adults] A superfood so nutritious it's called 'Yunnan Hundred Medicines'. The stomach-protecting stickiness combined with the intense savoriness of black sesame oil makes it perfect for both beer and rice.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Enjoy the mucilage pulling long threads 'streeetch' when lifted with chopsticks, bringing it to your mouth with shredded ginger to taste the adult bitterness and sweetness!
Allergen
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