Seasonal 'wealth greens' ('Fa cai')

• cornflour↗2 tsp tsp
• rapeseed oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• garlic cloves↗2

  finely chopped

• piece ginger↗2½ cm cm

  finely shredded into matchsticks

• red chilli↗1

  deseeded and finely chopped

• red chard↗500g g

  sliced into 5cm pieces

• Shaoxing rice wine↗1 tbsp tbsp
• light soy sauce↗1 tbsp tbsp
• toasted sesame oil↗1 tsp tsp

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix the cornflour with 1 tbsp water and set aside. Heat a wok or pan over high heat until shimmering, then pour in the oil and give it a swirl. Season, then stir in the garlic, ginger and chilli. Add the chard and toss. Pour in the rice wine and cook, stirring, for less than 1 min. Pour in the soy sauce and the cornflour slurry and stir, then take off the heat and drizzle over the sesame oil. Serve immediately.