Pickled mustard greens are a delicious and appealing dish that you can prepare into surprisingly unique stews. Let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to make 2 ways of cooking pickled mustard greens to relieve your family’s appetite!
1. Stewed Pickled Mustard Greens
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stewed Pickled Mustard Greens Serves 4
Pickled mustard greens 200 gr (1 head of cabbage) Shallots 2 bulbs Green onions 4 stalks Chili 2 pieces Chili powder a little Vegetarian fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices a little (sugar/ salt/ monosodium glutamate)
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How to Cook Stewed Pickled Mustard Greens
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Prepare the pickled mustard greens
After purchasing the pickled mustard greens, to remove any dirt still sticking to the stems and leaf axils, separate each leaf, gently rub it under water a few times, then let it drain.
Then cut the pickled mustard greens into small bite-sized pieces.
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Prepare the remaining ingredients
Wash the ingredients thoroughly, finely chop the peeled shallots, and slice the chili diagonally into small pieces.
Wash the green onions, cut the white part into pieces about 2 finger lengths, and finely chop the green leaves.
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Marinate the pickled mustard greens
Put the chopped sour pickled mustard greens in a bowl, season with: 3 tablespoons of sugar, a bit of salt, a bit of monosodium glutamate, and a bit of chili powder, then mix the mixture well, and marinate for about 30 – 40 minutes for the mustard greens to absorb the seasoning.
Note: If you want it spicy, you can add chili powder to your liking; if you cannot eat spicy food, you can leave it out!
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Pickled Mustard Greens Stew
Place a pan or pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it up, then add 1 tablespoon of sugar, stirring until the sugar melts and mixes with the cooking oil, turning a brownish color.
Next, add chopped shallots to sauté until fragrant, then add the marinated pickled mustard greens along with a little water (enough to cover the greens) and proceed to stew on low heat.
Stew for about 10 – 15 minutes until the liquid thickens, then add 1 tablespoon of vegetarian fish sauce and season to taste until it reaches a balanced savory-sweet flavor. Add chopped green onions, finely chopped green onions, and sliced chili, then turn off the heat to finish.
Tip: During the stewing process, remember to gently stir with chopsticks to ensure the pickled mustard greens absorb the flavor evenly and do not burn.
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Final Product
The pickled mustard greens stew has a salty-sweet flavor, combined with the crunchy and delicious taste of the pickled mustard greens, making it very appealing. You can enjoy it with greens or cucumbers to enhance the flavor.
Enjoying hot white rice with the sweet and sour pickled mustard greens will make you keep wanting more!
2. Pickled Mustard Greens Stew with Straw Mushrooms
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty Level
Easy
Ingredients for Pickled Mustard Greens with Straw Mushrooms For 4 people
Straw mushrooms 500 gr Pickled mustard greens 200 gr Chili 3 fruits Garlic 5 cloves Green onion 3 stalks Common spices a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ sugar/ pepper) Cooking oil 2 tablespoons
How to choose fresh and delicious straw mushrooms
- Choose straw mushrooms that are round and still in bud form. Do not choose those that have fully bloomed.
- Straw mushrooms that are black are always tastier than those that are white.
- Do not buy mushrooms that show signs of spoilage, are slimy, or bruised.
How to prepare Pickled Mustard Greens with Straw Mushrooms
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Prepare the straw mushrooms
Cut off the dirty stems of the mushrooms. For larger mushrooms, you can cut them in half with a knife.
To clean the mushrooms, soak them in diluted salt water for about 10 – 15 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let them drain.
Tip: Soaking straw mushrooms in salt water can make them lose their crispness if soaked too long, so you can replace diluted salt water with water mixed with a little cornstarch to wash the mushrooms for a tastier dish.
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Prepare pickled mustard greens
Remove each leaf of the mustard greens you bought, then rinse them with water, washing and squeezing to remove all the sourness.
Then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
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Prepare the remaining ingredients
Remove the stems from the chili peppers and wash them clean. Cut off the roots of the green onions, wash them, and chop them finely.
Peel the garlic, crush it, and mince it finely.
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Marinating pickled mustard greens and straw mushrooms
Place the straw mushrooms in a bowl, marinate with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate (optional), a little ground pepper, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of coloring sauce, 1/2 chopped green onion, and 1/3 of the minced garlic, then use a spoon to mix well and marinate for about 10 minutes for the mushrooms to absorb the flavor.
Put the pickled mustard greens in another bowl, marinate with: a little salt, a little monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, then mix well and marinate for about 10 minutes to absorb the flavor.
Tip: If your family doesn’t eat monosodium glutamate, you can leave it out!
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Stir-frying pickled mustard greens
Place a pot on the stove, add one tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it up, then add 1/3 of the minced garlic to sauté until fragrant.
Then add the marinated pickled mustard greens and stir-fry on medium heat for about 10 minutes before turning off the heat.
Tip: Stir-frying pickled mustard greens will help them firm up, absorb the flavor, and make the dish tastier.
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Cooking the Dish
Heat a deep pan, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and the remaining minced garlic along with a bit of green onion, then sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the mushrooms and stir well, cooking over medium heat for about 10 minutes. Continue by adding the sautéed pickled mustard greens, stir well, and cook for an additional 5 minutes, then add whole chili peppers (if you like it spicy) and turn off the heat.
Note:
- You can adjust the seasoning to suit your family’s taste!
- You do not need to add more water, as the straw mushrooms will release a sweet and delicious liquid while cooking.
- Use a ladle to skim off the foam to make the broth clearer and better, as this foam is not good for health.
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Final Product
Pickled mustard greens cooked with straw mushrooms, with the rich sweetness of mushrooms and the crispiness of the pickled mustard greens along with rich seasoning will make your family meal more appealing. Let’s get started now!
How to choose fresh and delicious pickled mustard greens
- Pickled mustard greens can be purchased at markets, supermarkets, reputable food stores, or e-commerce sites; this product is also available at bachhoaxanh.com.
- Pay close attention to the packaging being intact and the expiration date being recent to ensure quality.
- If you buy pickled mustard greens at the market, only choose those that have turned a bright yellow color, without any foam or mold. Additionally, you can easily make pickled mustard greens at home.
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*Source of the recipe and images from 2 YouTube channels: Delicious Meals at Home, EASY TO MAKE DELICIOUS DISHES.
