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Garlic Spinach

蒜蓉菠菜 · Suàn róng bō cài

A quick side of spinach and garlic. Drain the greens after blanching so the flavour stays concentrated.

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Prep8 min
Cook7 min
Serves2
DifficultyEasy
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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

  1. 01

    Clean the leaves

    Trim roots and rinse spinach well in several changes of water. Cut long leaves into shorter sections.

  2. 02

    Blanch

    Lower spinach into boiling water for 30–60 seconds, just until wilted.

  3. 03

    Drain

    Drain, let cool enough to handle, and gently press out excess water.

  4. 04

    Sauté

    Warm oil and garlic over medium heat for about 20 seconds. Add spinach and salt and toss for 1–2 minutes until hot.

A little kitchen wisdom

Do not squeeze the greens into a dry ball; remove only excess water.

Can’t find an ingredient?

Spinach: Swiss chard can work; cook chopped stems before adding leaves.

Cook safely

Serve freshly cooked; refrigerate perishable leftovers promptly. Check packaged ingredients for allergens.

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