Fragrant Spring Delight: Super Simple Stir-Fried Rapini Greens
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Experience the delicate, fragrant flavor of spring with this incredibly easy Rapini Greens dish. Simply blanched and tossed with minimal seasoning – salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds – this quick side dish highlights the natural freshness of the rapini. Perfect for a healthy and delicious addition to any meal, it’s a recipe that even beginners can master with confidence. Enjoy the vibrant taste of the season!
Ingredients
- 1 bag Rapini greens (approx. 300g)
- 1 tsp Salt (for blanching)
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- 1 tsp Finely chopped scallions
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by trimming the rapini greens. Remove any wilted leaves or tough stems. Wash them thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris. After washing, place them in a colander to drain excess water. While the greens are draining, start boiling a generous amount of water in a pot over high heat; this will allow you to proceed to the next step more quickly.
Step 2
Once the water is at a rolling boil, add 1 teaspoon of salt to season it. Add the prepared rapini greens to the boiling water and stir gently with chopsticks for about 5 seconds. Rapini cooks very quickly, so overcooking will make it mushy and diminish its crispness. Immediately remove the blanched greens and rinse them under cold running water to cool them down. This rinsing step helps prevent the residual heat from further cooking the greens, preserving their crunchy texture.
Step 3
After rinsing in cold water, gently gather the rapini greens with both hands and squeeze out as much water as possible. If there’s too much moisture, the dish can become watery and bland when seasoned, and it may spoil more quickly. Ensure you squeeze out the water thoroughly for a crisp and clean-tasting side dish.
Step 4
Now it’s time to season the rapini, bringing out its wonderful aroma. In a mixing bowl, add the squeezed rapini greens. Mix in 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of finely chopped scallions, 1 tablespoon of nutty sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds. Season to taste with salt. Once all the ingredients are in, gently but firmly mix everything together with your hands, as if you were washing clothes. Ensure the seasonings are evenly distributed and well-coated on every strand of rapini.
Step 5
You’ll notice that the large bunch of rapini you started with significantly reduces in volume once it’s prepared as a seasoned side dish. Typically, fresh vegetables shrink to about one-third of their original size when cooked or seasoned, so keep this reduction in mind.
Step 6
Your super-speedy Rapini Greens dish is now complete! It’s ready to be served over warm rice for a delightful meal. The aroma of sesame oil combined with the fresh, fragrant rapini creates a truly irresistible spring vegetable dish, made with just a few simple seasonings. Enjoy your delicious and healthy creation!
