Stir-Fried Greens With Fermented Black Beans

Ingredients

• 9 ounces bok choy
• spring greens or purple sprouting broccoli
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• sliced
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1-2 fresh red chilies
• sliced finely
• seeds in or out
• 1 tablespoon fermented black beans
• rinsed and drained
• 1-2 teaspoons light soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

Instructions

1. Quarter the bok choy, slice the spring greens or trim and divide the purple sprouting broccoli.
2. Bring a pan of water to a boil and cook the vegetables for a couple of minutes, until just tender.
3. Refresh in cold water and then drain.
4. Heat the oil in a wok or large pan.
5. Stir-fry the garlic, ginger and chili until youre enveloped in wonderful smells a matter of seconds, as you must not burn the garlic.
6. Throw in the black beans and greens and stir-fry over a high heat for a couple of minutes, adding a tablespoon of water if the pan gets dry.
7. Taste and season with soy sauce and sugar if needed.
8. Serve at once.