Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil or any vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic freshly minced
  • 1/2 inch ginger peeled and freshly chopped
  • 2 each scallions, spring or green onions sliced, reserve a few green parts for decoration
  • 1 bunch beet greens stems and leaves separated, and leaves coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili bean sauce or to taste, or chili garlic sauce if you can't find chili bean sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds toasted

Method

  • In a wok or a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add the garlic, ginger and scallions, stirring constantly, and cook for about 40 seconds to 1 minute until very fragrant.
  • Add the beet greens stems first, stirring often, and cook for about 3 minutes until the stems start to become tender.
  • Stir in the leaves, and cook until the leaves are wilted and stems are tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the seasoning ingredients, stirring well, and cook for another 1 minute or so to allow the flavor to blend together.
  • Season with more seasoning ingredients to taste if needed.
  • Transfer onto the serving plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds and scallion slices.
  • Serve warm as a side dish, or with rice, bread as a main dish.