Black Fungus with Chinese Yam - 蚝油木耳炒山药

This simple and versatile side dish is great for families of all ages. Just a few ingredients are all you need! It may seem quite daunting for new cooks, however, you can follow our recipe to understand how to use these ingredients and use them effectively!

𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰:

(𝟏) 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐬 (黑木耳)

• Good detoxifying effect for the lungs & energy booster (清肺益气)
• Helps replenish the body’s blood and facilitates blood flow (补血活血)
• Provides a calm effect on the body and helps with pain relief (镇静止痛作用)
• Regular consumption helps to clean up the digestive tract, and clear the stomach & intestines (清理消化道、清胃涤肠)
• Good for the elderly to prevent cerebral thrombosis, myocardial infarction, and other diseases (预防 血栓、心肌梗塞等疾病)
• Reduce blood viscosity and make good blood circulation (降低血黏度，使血液流动畅通)

(𝟐) 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐘𝐚𝐦 (山药)

• Helps boost the lungs’ strength & repairs kidney deficiency (可益肺气,补 肾虚)
• Prevents cardiovascular diseases and strengthens the bones (预防心血管疾病，增强骨骼)
• Keeps the body fit & slows down the aging process (健身强体，延缓衰老)

Ingredients: (Recommended weight/unit, can be adjusted according to your tastes/liking!)
Black Fungus – 10g
Chinese Yam  - 250g
Carrot – x1
Garlic – 2 Cloves
Oil – 20ml
Oyster sauce – 1 tablespoon
Salt – 3g

Yield: 4 pax 

Preparation Time: - ½ hour

Cooking Time: 20 - 30 minutes, you may cook longer if you prefer a softer texture

Directions:

Step 1. Soak 10g of black fungus until soft. Slice cut the Chinese yam, carrots, garlic, and black fungus. 

Step 2. Heat up a pan and add 20ml of oil. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Then, add Chinese yam, carrot, and black fungus and continue to stir-fry. Add 30ml of water, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 3g of salt.

Step 3. Continue stir fry and simmer for 2 minutes. Finally, the dish is ready to serve!