Four Kinds of Steamed Vegetables Recipe

Name: Four Kinds of Steamed Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 each baby corn stalks; 1 can mushrooms, enoki (straw) peeled; 2 each tomatoes fresh, midum size; 8 each bok choy small stocks; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 teaspoon peanut oil; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 x cornstarch mix with water to form a paste; 2 tablespoons schmaltz (chicken fat) (rendered)

Servings: persons

1
Preparation: Have water in steamer boiling.
2
Dip tomatoes to loosen skins; remove skins; slice in half.
3
Wash and trim bok choy stalks.
4
Use slender end of stalk only (use leaves and thick stalk in other dish).
5
Drain baby corn and straw mushrooms.
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Steaming: First steam baby corn and straw mushrooms for 5 minutes.
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Place tomatoes and bok choy on separate plate; sprinkle with salt; steam for 3 minutes; drain.
8
Arrange vegetables on warm round serving platter in flower pattern.
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Sauce: To render chicken fat, place pieces in small saucepan with a few drops of oil to prevent sticking.
10
Cook on medium heat for 20 minutes or so, until chicken oil separates from solids.
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Drain oil, reserve.
12
Alternatively, make aromatic oil by steeping several peeled garlic cloves in hot cooking oil (after removing it from heat).
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In small saucepan, heat chicken stock, peanut oil and sugar.
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When it starts to boil, dribble in enough cornstarch paste to give a light body.
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Keep warm until ready to use.
16
When vegetables are being steamed, reheat sauce with chicken oil.
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Pour sauce over vegetables.
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Serve.

418

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 each baby corn stalks, 1 can mushrooms, enoki (straw) peeled, 2 each tomatoes fresh, midum size, 8 each bok choy small stocks, and more.

Yes, Four Kinds of Steamed Vegetables falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Four Kinds of Steamed Vegetables

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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