Stir-Fried Lagenaria (Bottle Gourd Shoots)

Ingredients

• lagenaria shoots (瓢菜心)
• lard (豬油)

Instructions

1. Select fresh lagenaria shoots.
2. Stir-fry them in lard over controlled heat until cooked through, without added broth or liquid—the dish's excellence lies in achieving a dry, clean finish (乾鮮無湯).
3. After a snowfall, the greens become especially tender and refined.
4. Do not add other ingredients.
5. The key is proper heat control (火候) to preserve the vegetable's natural sweetness and texture.