Chinese Chives Recipe - Chives & Mushroom Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
Chinese flower chives (see the uncooked chives in the pictures above): 1 bunch
Mushrooms: any kind. 1 cup
Shrimp: ½ cup (optional)
Grated or chopped ginger: 2 tsp
Diced white or yellow onions: ¼ cup
Fresh garlic: 2-3 cloves
White pepper powder: a pinch
Cooking oil: refined olive oil or Avocado oil - 2 tbsps
Pink salt or sea salt
Directions:
Wash the chives and cut them to 2-3 inches long.
Cut the mushrooms into bite size.
Thaw the shrimp if it is frozen, and also peel the skin.
Heat up the oil in a wok or flat pan. Fry the onions on medium heat till it is partially translucent. Throw in the ginger and fry briefly.
Place the mushrooms in the wok and stir-fry until they are lightly caramelized. Then throw in the chives and stir-fry for a minute.
Add shrimp to the wok and cook for about two minutes till the color turns pink.
Use a garlic press to press the garlic cloves. Add the pressed garlic and white pepper into the wok and quickly stir to mix for 30 (or less) seconds.
Tip:
It is important not to overcook the chives and shrimp.
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