
Date: 03/15/2025 03/16/2025
Location: Star Ocean Meditation Center
Teacher: Otto Huang
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Stir-fried Chinese Yam
Summary:
This is a nutritious and crunchy vegetarian dish, with naturally sweet and tender Chinese yam, simply stir-fried to retain its fresh flavor.
Ingredients:
Chinese yam 300g
Carrot 50g (optional, for color and flavor)
Green bell pepper 50g (optional, for texture)
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
Vegetarian oyster sauce 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
White pepper powder to taste
Cooking oil 1 tbsp
Water as needed
Instructions:
1.Prepare ingredients:
Peel and slice the Chinese yam (soak in light saltwater to prevent oxidation), and slice the carrot and green bell pepper.
2.Blanching:
Bring a pot of water to a boil, blanch the Chinese yam for 30 seconds, then drain.
3.Stir-frying Chinese yam:
Heat oil in a pan, add the yam slices, and stir-fry for 1 minute.
4.Adding ingredients:
Add the carrot and green bell pepper, stir well, then add soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, salt, and white pepper powder. Continue stir-frying.
5.Finishing:
Add a little water, cover, and cook for 1 minute until the yam is tender but still crisp. Turn off the heat and serve.