6 Mustard Greens Recipes, Delicious and Nutritious!

Mustard greens are an easy-to-find vegetable in Indonesia at an affordable price. No wonder that there are a variety of mustard greens dishes, offering both great taste and essential nutrients for overall health. 

In addition to being easy to cook, stir-fried mustard greens pair perfectly with any side dish. Not only are they tasty and affordable, but it is also rich in nutrients, such as fiber, calcium, and iron.

Then, what are some dishes of mustard greens you can try? This article will share some mustard greens recipes that you should not miss. Check out below! 

Nutritional Contents of Mustard Greens

Mustard greens are vegetables rich in folate, vitamin B6, and beta-carotene. The following is a breakdown of the nutritional content per 100 grams of mustard greens:

• Calcium: 220 mg.
• Phosphorus: 38 mg.
• Beta-carotene: 2,042 mcg.
• Vitamin C: 102 mg.
• Potassium: 436.5 mg.
• Water: 92.2 g.
• Energy: 28 Kcal.
• Iron: 2.9 mg.
• Folate: 46 micrograms.

Recipes of Mustard Greens, Delicious and Nutritious

Mustard greens dishes can be combined with other ingredients, such as eggs, mushrooms, shrimp, and meatballs. This can enhance both taste and nutritional value. Let’s explore some recipes of green mustard you can try at home! 

1. Mustard Greens with Meatballs

The first recipe of mustard greens only needs meatballs and tofu to enhance the flavor of this dish. Here is the recipe: 

Ingredients:

• 5 pieces of meatballs.
• A bunch of mustard greens.
• 3 pieces of tofu.
• 6 shallots.
• 4 cloves of garlic.
• 1 tomato.
• Chili peppers (to taste).
• 1 teaspoon of salt.
• 1 teaspoon of sugar. 
• Seasoning (to taste).
• 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce.
• ¾ cup of water.

How to make:

1. Cut mustard greens, meatballs, and tofu into your desired size. 
2. Sauté chopped garlic, shallot, and chili peppers until aromatic. 
3. Add tofu and meatballs, cook until they are properly done.
4. Add mustard greens along with salt, oyster sauce, seasoning, and sugar. Correct the taste as needed. 
5. Finally, add the tomato. Mustard greens with meatballs are ready to serve.

2. Stir-fried Mustard Greens with Shrimp

Shrimp is often used as an ingredient in various vegetable dishes, including mustard greens. The savory taste of mustard greens combined with natural sweetness of shrimp creates a perfect flavor combination that boosts your appetite. Below is the recipe for stir-fried mustard greens with shrimp that you can try at home: 

Ingredients:

• A bunch of mustard greens.
• 4 shrimps or as preferred.
• 1 clove of garlic.
• 2 shallots.
• Salt and sugar (to taste).
• Pepper powder. 
• Seasoning.
• 2 chili peppers.
• ¼ teaspoon of soy sauce.

How to make:

1. Wash shrimps and other ingredients thoroughly. 
2. Marinate the shrimp with minced garlic, pepper powder, and salt. 
3. Chop the shallots, garlic, and chili peppers.
4. Heat oil in a pan, then saute the shallots, garlic, and chili peppers.
5. Add the shrimps and cook them until partially done.
6. Add the mustard greens and stir them well.
7. Add salt, sugar, seasoning, and soy sauce. Stir well and correct the taste as needed.
8. Wait until all ingredients are fully cooked, and the dish is ready to serve. 

3. Stir-fried Mustard Greens with Mushrooms

The next mustard greens recipe is stir-fried mustard greens with mushrooms, a simple and quick dish to make. Here are the ingredients, and how to make it: 

Ingredients:

• A bunch of mustard greens.
• 5 oyster mushrooms. 
• 2 shallots. 
• 1 clove of garlic.
• 3 curly red chilis, or as preferred.
• 10 green bird’s eye chilies, or as needed.
• Salt and sugar (to taste). 
• Seasoning. 
• 200ml of water.

How to make:

1. Blend the garlic, shallot, and chilies, then add a pinch of salt. 
2. Wash the oyster mushrooms thoroughly, and shred them into pieces. 
3. Sauté the blended spice mixture until aromatic.
4. Add the mustard greens and mushrooms, then stir until well combined. 
5. Pour water, then add salt, sugar, seasoning, and sliced red chilies.
6. Stir well and correct the taste as needed. 
7. Cook until everything is well-done, and stir-fried mustard greens with mushrooms is ready to serve. 

4. Stir-fried Mustard Greens with Egg

Adding egg to mustard greens dishes is a simple, delicious, and nutritious meal option. Check out the recipe below: 

Ingredients:

• A bunch of mustard greens.
• 1 egg, or as needed.
• 5 cloves of garlic.
• Sugar and salt (to taste).
• Seasoning. 

How to make:

1. Cut the mustard greens into your desired size. 
2. Sauté minced garlic until aromatic.
3. Add an egg and scramble until partially cooked.
4. Add the mustard greens, then season with salt and sugar, pour a little water, and stir well. 
5. Cook for about 3–5 minutes. Once the taste is right, the dish is ready to serve. 

5. Mustard Greens Lodeh (Coconut Milk Soup)

Next, there is another recipe besides stir-fried dishes. Mustard greens can be served as a perfect side vegetable with warm rice. Here is the recipe. 

Ingredients:

• A bunch of mustard greens.
• 5 shallots.
• 3 cloves of garlic.
• 5 red chilies. 
• 300 ml thin coconut milk.
• 200 ml thick coconut milk.
• 2 bay leaves.
• 1 thumb-sized piece of galangal (bruised).
• 1 stalk lemongrass (bruised).
• 1 tomato.
• Salt and sugar (to taste).
• 1 tablespoon dried shrimp.

How to make:

1. Blend the shallots, garlic, and chilies into a smooth spice paste. 
2. Boil the spice paste with tomato, lemongrass, and bay leaves in thin coconut milk. Stir until it comes to a boil. 
3. Add the mustard greens, and stir until the color changes evenly. 
4. Pour in thick coconut milk, then add sugar and salt to taste. Stir it well. 
5. Adjust the taste, and mustard greens lodeh is ready to serve. 

6. Mustard Greens Bakwan (Fritters)

In addition to being stir-fried, you can also turn mustard greens into fritters. Who does not know bakwan (fritters)? This fried food is popular and loved by many people in Indonesia. Check out the recipe for mustard greens fritters below. 

Ingredients: 

• 100 grams of mustard greens, thinly sliced.
• 150 grams of all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons of rice flour (optional, for a more crispy texture)
• 2 spring onions, thinly sliced.
• 1 clove of minced garlic. 
• 1/2 teaspoon of pepper powder.
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
• 1/2 teaspoon of stock powder (optional)
• 150 ml water (as needed for a thick batter)
• Cooking oil for frying. 

How to make:

1. Wash the mustard greens thoroughly, and slice them thinly. Prepare other ingredients as needed.
2. In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, rice flour, salt, pepper, and stock powder together.
3. Add sliced mustard greens, spring onions, and minced garlic to the flour mixture. 
4. Pour in water gradually while stirring it until the batter is well combined and not too watery. 
5. Heat oil in a pan until hot enough for deep-frying. 
6. Scoop a tablespoon of batter and drop it into the hot oil. 
7. Fry them until golden brown and fully cooked. 
8. Remove the fritters and drain excess oil using paper towels.
9. Serve mustard greens fritters while still warm.

What Mustard Greens Recipe to Cook Today?

Those are some mustard greens recipes that are delicious and nutritious for your health. These dishes can be a great option for those who may not prefer the taste of mustard greens. With different preparations and ingredients, you can enjoy mustard greens and their nutritional benefits. 

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