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Garlic stir-fried komatsuna greens and taro seasoned with salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Japanese mustard spinach and taro garlic stir fry

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: green, potato, quick, Vegetable
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
A quick Japanese vegetable side dish made with microwaved taro and komatsuna, briefly stir-fried with garlic, salt, and pepper for a light, simple flavor that pairs perfectly with rice and any main protein.
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Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz Komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach)
  • 2 oz Taro
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • ½ tsp Oil just enough to infuse the garlic with aroma
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • A pinch Chili pepper

Method
 

Prep the vegetables
  1. Trim the stems of the komatsuna and cut into 1.2-inch (3 cm) pieces. Thinly slice the garlic.
    Peel the taro, cut into bite-size pieces, place in a microwave-safe container, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave at 600W for 2 minutes until slightly tender.
Cook the garlic
  1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Stir-fry the komatsuna
  1. Add the komatsuna and stir-fry until wilted.
Add the taro
  1. Add the microwaved taro and stir-fry to combine.
Season
  1. Season with salt, black pepper, and dashi powder. Toss well to coat.
Finish
  1. Sprinkle with chili pepper and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 2servingsCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 404mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1736IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • If Japanese mustard spinach(komatsuna) is unavailable, spinach or baby bok choy works well as a substitute.
  • Microwaving the taro first shortens cooking time and helps it cook evenly.
  • Adjust chili pepper to your preferred spice level.
  • This dish is best served fresh as a quick Japanese vegetable side dish.

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