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Amaranth in Superior Soup

Amaranth in Superior Soup

Tender amaranth leaves are poached in a savory superior broth with garlic and a touch of preserved egg. The simple preparation lets the vegetable's earthy sweetness take center stage.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Remove the old stalks of the amaranth and rinse it clean.

  2. 2
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    Preserved egg and ham diced, ginger sliced, garlic cut into large pieces and set aside.

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    Boil water, then add the amaranth and blanch until cooked.

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    Take it out and drain it dry.

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    Pour oil into the pot and heat until it is 60% hot, then add ginger and garlic to sauté until fragrant.

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    Add century eggs, and stir-fry the ham for a while.

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    Add water or broth and bring to a boil.

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    Add an appropriate amount of salt to enhance the flavor of the matsutake mushrooms.

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    Pour in the blanched amaranth and stir-fry evenly.

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    Off the stove.

  11. 11
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    Fresh and fragrant amaranth in superior broth.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Red amaranth
    to taste
  • century egg
    to taste
  • Ham sausage
    to taste
  • Fresh Matsutake
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Ginger
    to taste
  • Garlic
    to taste

Seasonings

  • oil
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste