Stir-Fried Wood Ear Greens with Garlic

Slice the garlic cloves and remove the large stems from the wood ear greens. Prepare the sauce: combine oyster sauce, salt, MSG, starch, and a little water. The sauce needs to be ready quickly because the wood ear greens will cook instantly in the pan, leaving no time to add ingredients one by one.

Pour boiling water over the wood ear greens, and use chopsticks or tongs to toss them until they have softened. Once softened, drain and rinse under cold water. The greens cook quickly, and overcooking can make them mushy.

Heat oil in a pan, add the sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then add the wood ear greens and pour over the prepared sauce. Quickly stir-fry until the sauce is evenly distributed, then serve.