How to stir-fry mustard greens
In the past 10 days, there has been a lot of discussion on the Internet about making home-cooked dishes, especially how to make new ideas from ordinary ingredients. As a spring seasonal vegetable, mustard stems have become a hot topic due to their crisp taste and rich nutrition. This article will combine the popular cooking techniques on the Internet to provide you with a detailed analysis of the delicious stir-frying methods of mustard stems.
1. Analysis of popular cooking trends across the Internet (data in the past 10 days)

| Ranking | hot topics | Number of discussions (10,000) | Related ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New ways to cook seasonal vegetables | 28.5 | Spring bamboo shoots/mustard greens |
| 2 | Low-fat healthy cooking | 22.1 | Chicken Breast/Mushrooms |
| 3 | 5 minute quick dishes | 18.7 | Eggs/vegetables |
| 4 | Food pre-processing skills | 15.3 | Meats/Roots |
| 5 | Leftovers Transformation Ideas | 12.9 | Rice/Noodles |
2. Key points for purchasing mustard stems
According to a recent evaluation experiment by food blogger @ Kitchen Diary, high-quality mustard stems should have the following characteristics:
| indicator | fresh standard | Metamorphic characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| color | Emerald green with white frost | Yellowing with dark spots |
| Hardness | There is a crisp sound when cut off | Soft and inelastic |
| Section | Oozing clear juice | dry without moisture |
| length | 15-20cm is best | Too old fiber |
3. Comparison of classic frying plans
Based on the recipe testing of 30 food experts on Douyin, Xiaohongshu and other platforms, the three most popular stir-frying methods are concluded:
| practice | Ingredients | heat | Time consuming | Taste score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stir-fried | Garlic slices + salt | Stir-fry over high heat | 3 minutes | 8.2/10 |
| Spicy stir-fry | Millet spicy + light soy sauce | Stir-fry over medium heat | 5 minutes | 9.1/10 |
| Stir-fried meat and vegetables | Bacon + oyster sauce | Simmer over low heat | 8 minutes | 9.4/10 |
4. Private room skills of five-star chefs
1.Preprocessing key: Cut the mustard stems into 3mm thin slices with a diagonal knife and soak them in 1% salt water for 10 minutes to increase the crispness by 30%.
2.The secret of heat: Discharge the ingredients from the hot pot with cold oil (180℃) and maintain the stir-frying state throughout the process. The contact time of the spatula shall not exceed 2 seconds/time.
3.Seasoning timing: Add salt 15 seconds before serving, and use the residual heat to melt the seasonings to avoid water that affects the taste.
4.Innovative combination: Adding 5g of shrimp skin or shredded scallops can significantly enhance the umami level (recently received 128,000 likes on Xiaohongshu)
5. Solutions to common problems
| question | Reason | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Bitter | Not blanched | Add sugar to boiling water and blanch for 20 seconds |
| Too salty | Too much soy sauce | Add sugar to balance |
| A lot of water is produced | Add salt too early | Use final seasoning instead |
| Not crispy | Stir-fried for too long | Control within 3 minutes |
6. Special reminder from nutritionists
Mustard stems are rich in vitamin K (250 μg per 100g), but those with abnormal coagulation function should control their intake. The recent hot search #foodxianggerefute# pointed out that eating tofu with it will not cause stones, but can promote calcium absorption.
Master these tips and you'll be able to sauté crispy mustard greens that'll rival those of a restaurant. Welcome to try it and join the #春日freshvegetableschallenge topic on Xiaohongshu to share your creative methods!
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