Waterland’s finest brassica shoots
Waterland’s finest brassica shoots
From: Helen (that’s why there’s no measurements- sorry but it’s how I roll)
Prep Time: 3 Mins
Cooking Time: 10 Mins
Total Time: 13 Mins
Ingredients:
- Handful of Waterland’s finest brassica shoots for each person
- Chopped onion
- Clove or two of garlic
- Rapeseed oil
- Chinese five spice
- Pinch salt or a splash of soy sauce
- Twist of black pepper
- So chop your onion and garlic and cook til soft or however you like it in a bit of oil...
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