CookSmart (8th Issue) Page18

EatSmart Recipes

Chinese Chives with Bailing Mushroom and Bonito Flakes

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

Feature

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.

Kathleen YAU

Executive Committee of Hong Kong Nutrition Association

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.