Q: Can I use another type of oil instead of peanut oil?
A: Yes, you can use other cooking oils like vegetable oil or sunflower oil, but peanut oil adds a distinct flavor.
Q: What if I don’t have chicken essence?
A: You can substitute chicken essence with a pinch of chicken bouillon powder or simply enhance the dish with a bit more salt.
Q: Is it necessary to salt and rinse the shepherd’s purse?
A: Yes, salting and rinsing help to remove bitterness and improve the texture of the shepherd’s purse.
Stir-Fried Shepherd's Purse with Scallion Oil
Notes
Ingredients:
- Shepherd's purse (儿菜) – ½ bunch
- Salt – 5g
- Peanut oil – 8g
- Green onions (small) – 2
- Chicken essence (太太乐鸡精) – 3g
- Prepare all the ingredients.
- Wash and slice the shepherd's purse, add a spoonful of salt, rub it in, and let it marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat a pan and add a spoonful of peanut oil, heating it until it just starts to smoke.
- Pour the hot oil over the green onions.
- Rinse the marinated shepherd's purse, squeeze out the excess water, and place it in a bowl. Add a bit of chicken essence.
- Pour the scallion oil over the shepherd's purse, mix well, and it's ready to serve.
- Enjoy your delicious and visually appealing dish!
- Low in calories
- Rich in vitamins and minerals from the shepherd's purse
- Contains healthy fats from peanut oil
