Stir-fried Spinach with Vermicelli 

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Ingredients

• 250g spinach

• 100g vermicelli (glass noodles)

• 10g yellow wine (e.g., Shaoxing wine)

• 5g ginger

• 5g green onion (scallion)

• 3g salt

• 2g MSG (monosodium glutamate)

• 35g sesame oil

Instructions

1. Wash the spinach thoroughly. Wash the vermicelli. Blanch both separately in boiling water.

2. Finely chop the green onion and mince the ginger.

3. Heat the sesame oil in a wok. Stir-fry the chopped green onion and minced ginger until fragrant. Add the Shaoxing wine and 50 ml of stock or water.

4. Add the blanched spinach and vermicelli to the wok. Season with salt and MSG, stir to combine, and it is ready to serve.

Health Benefits

Spinach is rich in carotene and iron, as well as many vitamins and minerals. Vermicelli contains abundant carbohydrates, dietary fiber, protein, and minerals. The iron content makes this an excellent dish for nourishing the blood. Regular consumption can supplement the body’s nutrition and is very healthy.