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Garlic Stir-Fried Water Dropwort

Name: Garlic Stir-Fried Water Dropwort
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Water dropwort 200g; Garlic 3cloves

High-heat water dropwort with garlic—crisp greens in ten minutes.

Total 10 min Skillet Easy 1 servings

Skillet 10-minute mealsCooking for oneBudget-friendly

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Drain greens well; 1–2 minutes over high heat—longer and they wilt.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 5 min · Cook 5 min

water lily stems rinsed and cut; other ingredients prepped in separate bowls.
Hot oil; garlic until light gold.
Water dropwort over high 1–2 minutes; keep crisp.
Salt; toss and serve.
Prep ingredients as listed; keep proteins, vegetables, and sauces in separate bowls.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

A very hot wok keeps greens from steaming in their own water.

Same meal; reheat over high 30 seconds.

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