Pickled Mustard Greens, Fava Beans and Spring Bamboo Shoots

Chinese dish ready in 48 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.

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Prep
18m
Cook
30m
Total
48m
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
1/5
Cuisine
Chinese

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Pickled Mustard Greens, Fava Beans and Spring Bamboo Shoots

Ingredient Amount
spring bamboo shoots (peeled and sliced) 2 as needed
pickled mustard greens (xuecai) half pack (100g)
fava beans (peeled) 200g
scallion whites (cut small) 3 segments
red chili (cut small) to taste
light soy sauce a little (pickled greens are already salty)
sugar (for freshness) 1 tbsp
sesame oil 1 tbsp
  • spring bamboo shoots (peeled and sliced)2 as needed
  • pickled mustard greens (xuecai)half pack (100g)
  • fava beans (peeled)200g
  • scallion whites (cut small)3 segments
  • red chili (cut small)to taste
  • light soy saucea little (pickled greens are already salty)
  • sugar (for freshness)1 tbsp
  • sesame oil1 tbsp

Cooking StepsHow to cook Pickled Mustard Greens, Fava Beans and Spring Bamboo Shoots step by step

  1. Pickled Mustard Greens, Fava Beans and Spring Bamboo Shoots
    Step 1

    Peel and wash spring bamboo shoots, then slice.

  2. Pickled Mustard Greens, Fava Beans and Spring Bamboo Shoots
    Step 2

    Bring water to a boil with a pinch of salt and oil. Add bamboo shoots and fava beans. Remove when water returns to a boil and set aside.

  3. Pickled Mustard Greens, Fava Beans and Spring Bamboo Shoots
    Step 3

    In a separate wok, heat oil and sauté scallion whites until fragrant.

  4. Pickled Mustard Greens, Fava Beans and Spring Bamboo Shoots
    Step 4

    Add pickled mustard greens and stir-fry until fragrant.

  5. Pickled Mustard Greens, Fava Beans and Spring Bamboo Shoots
    Step 5

    Add the blanched bamboo shoots and fava beans. Stir-fry together.

  6. Pickled Mustard Greens, Fava Beans and Spring Bamboo Shoots
    Step 6

    Season with just a little light soy sauce (the pickled greens are already salty) and sugar to enhance freshness.

  7. Pickled Mustard Greens, Fava Beans and Spring Bamboo Shoots
    Step 7

    Add chili if you like it spicy.

  8. Pickled Mustard Greens, Fava Beans and Spring Bamboo Shoots
    Step 8

    Stir-fry until everything is cooked through and well-flavored. Drizzle sesame oil before serving for extra aroma.

  9. Pickled Mustard Greens, Fava Beans and Spring Bamboo Shoots
    Step 9

    A seasonal three-fresh spring dish — taste of spring! Delicious and goes great with rice!

Pickled Mustard Greens, Fava Beans and Spring Bamboo Shoots

Chinese dish ready in 48 min using easy-level technique. Simple enough for weeknight cooking.

Ingredients

  • 2 as needed spring bamboo shoots (peeled and sliced)
  • half pack (100g) pickled mustard greens (xuecai)
  • 200g fava beans (peeled)
  • 3 segments scallion whites (cut small)
  • to taste red chili (cut small)
  • a little (pickled greens are already salty) light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar (for freshness)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Peel and wash spring bamboo shoots, then slice.

  2. Bring water to a boil with a pinch of salt and oil. Add bamboo shoots and fava beans. Remove when water returns to a boil and set aside.

  3. In a separate wok, heat oil and sauté scallion whites until fragrant.

  4. Add pickled mustard greens and stir-fry until fragrant.

  5. Add the blanched bamboo shoots and fava beans. Stir-fry together.

  6. Season with just a little light soy sauce (the pickled greens are already salty) and sugar to enhance freshness.

  7. Add chili if you like it spicy.

  8. Stir-fry until everything is cooked through and well-flavored. Drizzle sesame oil before serving for extra aroma.

  9. A seasonal three-fresh spring dish — taste of spring! Delicious and goes great with rice!

Recipe Details

Common Questions

How can I make this spicier?

Add chili oil or chili crisp to taste, or include dried red chilies during cooking. A dash of Sichuan peppercorn adds a different kind of heat.