Ingredients
2 tbsp sesame seed oil
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lb green or purple mustard
1 . greens, washed, dried &
1 . cut into strips
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp chili pepper, minced
1 tbsp ginger, minced
2 tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 salt & black pepper to taste
Directions
1. In a large saute pan, combine sesame and olive oils, and place
over high heat until hot but not smoking.
2. Add the greens, and stir vigorously for I minute, or until they
have changed to a bright green color.
3. Add garlic, chili and ginger, and continue to cook, stirring
constantly, for 30 seconds. Add vinegar and sugar, remove from heat
and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve
at once.
Yield: 4 servings.
Approximate nutritional analysis per serving: 150 calories, 14 grams
fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 20 milligrams sodium (before salting),
3 grams protein, 5 grams carbohydrate. ** New York Times -- Living
Arts section -- 29 November 1995 **
Servings: 4 servings
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