Chinese Chives with Bailing Mushrooms and Bonito Flakes
Kathleen YAU, Executive Committee of Hong Kong Nutrition Association, said "What an innovative plating! The natural flavour of bailing mushroom is brought out using simple Seasonings like salt, sugar and sesame oil. Chinese chive contains vitamin B, vitamin C and beta-carotene, bailing mushroom is rich in dietary fibre which promotes bowel movement and prevents constipation."
Ingredients (Serve 4):
| Chinese Chive Flower Stalks (cut into short strips) | 150 gm (about 4 taels) |
| Bailing Mushroom (sliced) | 2 pieces |
| Bonito Flakes | 2-3 teaspoons |
Seasonings:
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Sesame Oil | 1 teaspoon |
Cooking Method:
| 1. | Cook Chinese chives in boiling water. Transfer to a serving plate. Set aside. |
| 2. | Blanch bailing mushrooms and then combine well with salt, sugar and sesame oil. Place the mushrooms on top of the cooked Chinese chives. Sprinkle with bonito flakes and serve. |
This recipe is provided by Choi Fook Royal Banquet Restaurant.
Extract from CookSmart, Issue 8
