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Garlic Stir-Fried Water Dropwort

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

Total 10 min Skillet Easy 1 servings
Skillet Budget-friendly mealsCooking for one10-minute meals
Garlic Stir-Fried Water Dropwort

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

Steps

How to make it

Prep 5 min · Cook 5 min

  1. Rinse 200 g water dropwort and cut into about 5 cm lengths; drain well.
  2. Peel and mince 3 garlic cloves.
  3. Heat a skillet over high heat. Add 1 tbsp olive oil until ripples appear.
  4. Add minced garlic over medium-high heat; sauté until lightly golden and fragrant (about 30 seconds—do not burn).
  5. Add water dropwort over high heat and stir-fry 1–2 minutes, tossing constantly to keep crisp.
  6. Off heat, add 1/4 tsp salt and toss quickly.
  7. Taste and serve immediately while hot.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • A very hot wok keeps greens from steaming in their own water.
  • Drain vegetables well before cooking; excess water steams them and softens the texture.

Same meal; reheat over high 30 seconds.

Substitutions

Water spinachBok choy

FAQ

What should I do if the vegetables release water?

Drain them well and cook in batches so the pan stays hot instead of turning the vegetables soft and watery.