Chrysanthemum greens have a light sweet, slightly bitter, and fragrant taste, and turning chrysanthemum greens into an stir-fried dish for family meals is wonderful, both easy to make and quick. Let’s cook together to make 2 ways of stir-frying chrysanthemum greens (tần ô) with garlic and with tomatoes!
1. Stir-fried chrysanthemum greens with garlic
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Preparation time
15 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried chrysanthemum greens with garlic Serves 2
Chrysanthemum greens 400 gr (tần ô) Garlic 1 bulb Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce 1/2 teaspoon Fish sauce 1/3 teaspoon Seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Common spices a little (seasoning granules/ monosodium glutamate/ salt)
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How to make Stir-fried chrysanthemum greens with garlic
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Prepare the ingredients
Chrysanthemum greens bought should have the roots cut off, remove any damaged or bruised leaves, and only select the tender stems.
Then, wash and soak them in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let drain.
Peel the garlic and crush it.
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Stir-fry mustard greens
Heat a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into the pan. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the mustard greens and stir-fry for 1 – 2 minutes. Then, season the pan with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning granules, 1/3 teaspoon of fish sauce, and 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and continue stir-frying for another 2 – 3 minutes.
Finally, adjust the seasoning to taste, turn off the heat, and serve everything on a plate.
Tip: To keep the vegetables crispy and maintain their beautiful green color, you should use high heat while stir-frying.
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Final product
The mustard greens are crispy, the seasoning is just right, and there is a characteristic aroma of garlic. This dish is very delicious when served with hot rice. Try it right away!
2. Stir-fried mustard greens with tomatoes
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried mustard greens with tomatoes For 2 people
Mustard greens 400 gr Tomatoes 1 piece Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Salt/seasoning powder a little
How to choose fresh and delicious tomatoes
- Good tomatoes are those that are plump, have bright red skin, are evenly colored, intact, and without scratches.
- Naturally ripened tomatoes usually have a light fragrance, which is easily noticeable compared to those that are force-ripened, which have no fragrance at all.
- You should choose tomatoes that still have their stems attached, with the stems still fresh and not wilted. For naturally ripened tomatoes, the stems usually cling tightly to the top of the tomato.
How to prepare Stir-fried Chrysanthemum Greens with Tomatoes
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Prepare the ingredients
Chrysanthemum greens bought should have the roots cut off, discard any damaged or wilted leaves, then wash thoroughly with water and let drain.
Tomatoes should be washed, the stems removed, and then cut into wedges.
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Stir-fry the chrysanthemum greens and tomatoes
Put a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, add the tomatoes and stir-fry for about 1 minute, then add the chrysanthemum greens and stir-fry together for 1 – 2 minutes over high heat.
Next, season the pan with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, then stir-fry for about another 3 minutes before turning off the heat and transferring everything to a plate.
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Final Product
When eating, you will feel the seasoning just right, the mustard greens are cooked to the right degree, maintaining their crunchiness. The tomatoes are soft, with a light sweet and sour taste. This dish is wonderful when served with hot rice.
How to Choose Fresh Mustard Greens (Tần Ô)
- Choose dark green, fresh bunches of mustard greens that are not bruised or infested with pests.
- When buying, you should gently press the stem of the mustard greens; if it feels too hard, it’s best not to buy them because those are older plants and won’t taste good. Conversely, if you press and it feels soft, those are younger plants that will be sweet and fragrant.
- To buy fresh vegetables, you should go to the market in the morning, as that is when the vegetables are just harvested and still fresh. Alternatively, you can also buy vegetables at supermarkets or large markets.
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It’s really too simple to make these 2 ways to make stir-fried mustard greens with garlic and stir-fried tomatoes, both delicious and appealing, which will make your family eat more rice. You’ll have to worry about your rice pot; it won’t last long. Wishing you success in making them!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: COUNTRYSIDE CUISINE and Vietnamese Cuisine
