Stir-Fried Leeks With Amaranth and Green Garlic

Name: Stir-Fried Leeks With Amaranth and Green Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 generous bunch amaranth, about 1/2 pound; 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil; 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced; 1 medium spring onion, trimmed, or 1 bunch scallions, white and light green part only, chopped; 1/2 bulb green garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste; ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; Soy sauce to taste

Servings: persons

1 generous bunch amaranth, about 1/2 pound
2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced
1 medium spring onion, trimmed, or 1 bunch scallions, white and light green part only, chopped
1/2 bulb green garlic, minced 2 tablespoons minced
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Soy sauce to taste

1
Wash the amaranth, and trim away the thick ends of the stems.
2
Cut the bottom, thicker parts of the stems into 1/2-inch lengths.
3
If the leaves are very large, remove them and break off the stringy stems.
4
Place the cut stems and leaves together in a large bowl.
5
Have all the ingredients within arms length of your pan.
6
Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two from the surface.
7
Swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil by adding it to the sides of the wok and tilting it.
8
Add the leeks, spring onion, garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for one to two minutes until the leeks have softened.
9
Add the remaining oil, amaranth (stems and leaves), sesame seeds, salt, pepper and sugar.
10
Turn the heat to high and stir-fry for two minutes, or until the leaves have wilted and the stems are crisp-tender.
11
Add soy sauce to taste.
12
Remove from the heat and serve with rice.

103

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 generous bunch amaranth, about 1/2 pound, 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil, 2 medium leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and sliced, 1 medium spring onion, trimmed, or 1 bunch scallions, white and light green part only, chopped, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Leeks With Amaranth and Green Garlic falls under the General 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!