CookSmart (6th Issue) Page9

Champion EatSmart Dishes

Spinach with Chinese Wolfberries and Dried Longans in Chicken Broth

"3 Less" and "More Fruit and Vegetables" Dish

Feature

“Use of longan and ginger can remove the astringency of spinach. Even without the use of oil, the dish is light but not plain. This vegetable dish is suitable for persons of all ages.”

Ivy NG

President, Hong Kong Nutrition Association

Cooking Method

1. Blanch Chinese wolfberries, longans, gingers and mushrooms. Set aside.
2. Rinse and cut spinach into sections. Blanch and set aside.
3. Pour chicken broth in a wok. Add Chinese wolfberries, dried longans, gingers and mushrooms and bring to boil.
4. Add spinach. Season with salt and boil for 1/2 minute. Serve.