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How to Make Water-Oil Braised Vegetables

Adding oil to water-oil braised vegetables enhances the texture and improves the intake of fat-soluble vitamins. This method offers more benefits compared to eating vegetables raw.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Cooking oil
  • Salt
  • Oyster sauce (optional)
  • Leafy green vegetables

Calculations

Leafy greens have high water content, so they may appear voluminous during preparation. However, their volume decreases rapidly when heated.

  • Leafy green vegetables: 300g ~ 500g

Instructions

  • Wash the vegetables thoroughly.
  • Add 150ml of water to the pot and bring it to a boil. (The water does not need to completely submerge the vegetables.)
  • Add 3g of salt.
  • (Optional) Add 3ml of oyster sauce.
  • Add 2ml of cooking oil.
  • Add the vegetables, stir briefly, then cover the pot and braise for 1 minute.
  • Serve on a plate.

Additional Tips

  • If unsure about the saltiness, start with less salt, taste before serving, and adjust as needed.
  • You can substitute water with chicken broth or bone broth for a richer flavor.
  • Avoid braising for too long.

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