Stir-fried turnip greens with ginger and soy sauce

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Stir-fried turnip greens with ginger and soy sauce is a classic, quick-cooked vegetable dish originating from Chinese home cooking. It features tender turnip greens (often the leafy tops of daikon radishes) stir-fried with aromatic ginger and seasoned with soy sauce for a savory, slightly peppery flavor.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very low in calories, fat, and carbohydrates, while being a good source of dietary fiber and essential vitamins. A typical serving provides a significant amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, along with minerals like calcium and potassium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	45 kcal
Protein	2.5 g
Carbs	5 g
Fat	1.5 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	480 mg
Vitamin K	250 µg
Vitamin A	450 µg RAE
Vitamin C	30 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	300 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Folate	40 µg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg

Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish exemplifies the Chinese culinary principle of 'qing chao' (light stir-frying), which aims to preserve the vegetable's fresh texture and nutrients. Nutritionally, turnip greens are a powerhouse of Vitamin K, crucial for bone health, and their bitter compounds are balanced by the umami of soy sauce and the warmth of ginger.