Saponin contained in yam skin or phytoalkaloids contained in mucus can cause allergic reactions to some people. There are several ways to deal with it: 1. Wear plastic gloves during operation. 2. Soak and clean the yam with light vinegar water before operation. 3. Blanch the yam with boiling water, which can not only remove the mucus, but also maintain the crisp taste of yam.

Ingredients for stir-fried yam

A large section of yam and a lettuce.

A handful of chopped green onion with black fungus

The practice of stir-frying yam

Step 1

Slice yam, blanch with boiling water to remove mucus, slice lettuce, soak black fungus, and blanch with boiling water.

Step 2

Heat the pan, put oil, stir-fry chopped green onion, then stir-fry lettuce until raw.

Step 3

Stir-fry the blanched Chinese yam slices and black fungus.

Step 4

Season with salt and chicken essence, and pour sesame oil out of the pot