Water-oil Stewed Vegetables

Water-oil Stewed Vegetables

Water-oil Stewed Vegetables is a home-style vegetable dish at difficulty 2/5 (Easy), about 92 kcal. Water-oil stewed vegetables is a simple, quick home-style side dish. Ingredients and step-by-step instructions are below, with notes for home cooking.

Difficulty

2 / 5

★★☆☆☆

Easy
Estimated Calories

92 kcal

Ingredients

  • Edible oil
  • Salt
  • Oyster sauce (optional)
  • Leafy vegetables

Steps

  1. Wash the vegetables
  2. Add 150ml of water to the pot and bring it to a boil. (The water does not need to completely submerge the vegetables)
  3. Add 3g of salt
  4. (Optional) Add 3ml of oyster sauce
  5. Add 2ml of edible oil
  6. Add the vegetables, give them a quick stir, then cover the pot and let it steam for 1 minute
  7. Serve in a plate

Notes

Water-oil stewed vegetables is a simple, quick home-style side dish. By boiling vegetables with a few drops of oil and seasonings, the leaves become soft and tender, retaining a moist luster. This method helps improve the absorption rate of fat-soluble vitamins, making it more nutritious than eating vegetables raw. It is very beginner-friendly and typically takes about 10 minutes from preparation to serving.

Estimated Difficulty: ★★
Estimated Calories: 92 kcal

Calculations:
Leafy vegetables have high water content and may appear voluminous when prepared. The volume will shrink rapidly after heating.

* Leafy vegetables: 300g ~ 500g
* If you are unsure about the saltiness, add less salt first and taste before serving to consider adjusting the amount.
* You can substitute water with chicken broth, bone broth, etc., for a better taste.
* Do not stew for too long.

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