Shantang Method Leafy Greens by Lillychilioil

Ingredients

• 450g (1 lb) pea shoots or spinach, washed and trimmed
• 1 salted duck egg, cubed
• 1 century egg, cubed
• 2 tbsp garlic, finely minced
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 2 cup boiling water
• 1 tbsp goji berries (optional)
• 1/4 tsp salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Blanch the greens in boiling water with 1 tsp oil and a pinch of salt for 1 minute, then immediately transfer to cold water to stop cooking.
2. Drain the greens and arrange them in a serving bowl.
3. Heat 1 tsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat, add the cubed salted duck egg, and press firmly until the yolk oils release and start bubbling.
4. Stir in the century egg and minced garlic, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in 2 cups of boiling water and add goji berries and salt if using, then boil for 2 minutes to create a golden broth.
6. Pour the hot broth and egg mixture directly over the blanched greens and serve immediately.