Stir-fried mustard greens with oyster sauce

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Stir-fried mustard greens with oyster sauce is a classic and quick Chinese home-style dish, featuring the peppery, leafy green vegetable stir-fried with savory, umami-rich oyster sauce. It's a staple in many Chinese households, particularly in regions where mustard greens are abundant.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is low in carbohydrates and fat, primarily offering fiber, vitamins A, C, and K from the greens, with a moderate calorie count of around 80-120 calories per serving depending on the amount of oil and sauce used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	85 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	3.5 g
Sugar	2.5 g
Sodium	680 mg
Vitamin A	350 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	45 mg
Vitamin K	180 mcg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Folate	60 mcg

Per 1 cup (180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the Chinese cooking principle of 'xian' (鲜), meaning fresh and savory, where the natural bitterness of the mustard greens is beautifully balanced by the sweet-salty oyster sauce. Nutritionally, it's a powerhouse of antioxidants and supports bone health due to the high vitamin K content.