Ginger Sesame "Asian" Stir-fried Greens

published: 2011-08-01
stir fry braising mix greens
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced or ½ fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch braising greens, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tbsp rice or cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tsp red chili flakes or 1 tsp hot pepper, minced
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated

  1. Toast sesame seeds in a skillet over low heat — tossing or stirring often — until lightly toasted and fragrant.

  2. In a large skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

  3. Add garlic, ginger and chili, stir fry for 30 seconds, then add the greens.

  4. Toss and stir the greens until they’ve just wilted; remove from pan.

  5. Add the vinegar and tamari to pan to heat, then add the greens back to the pan with ½ of the sesame seeds, tossing to combine.

  6. Sprinkle remaining sesame seeds over top when served.