Colorful Yam

Colorful Yam

This vibrant and nutritious stir-fry combines crisp bell peppers, sweet carrots, tender yam slices, and earthy wood ears for a satisfying, plant-based dish. What makes this recipe special is its flexibility—perfect for using up leftover veggies—and the clever trick for quickly rehydrating wood ears if you forget to soak them ahead. The scallions add a fragrant depth, while the yam’s natural mucilage creates a light, glossy coating. Quick and easy to prepare, this stir-fry highlights fresh ingredients with minimal seasoning, letting their natural flavors shine. Ideal for a healthy weeknight meal, it’s packed with texture and subtle sweetness, making it a delicious way to enjoy seasonal produce. Try it for a colorful, wholesome dish that’s as adaptable as it is tasty!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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yam
200g

The aromatics

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bell peppers
100g
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carrots
100g
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scallions
2 stalks (约30g)
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wood ears
50g

The sauce & seasonings

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salt
½ tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Chop the scallions into threads, slice the bell peppers and carrots, the quantity is arbitrary, I used the leftover from making bell pepper and meatballs yesterday, the proportion is a bit off. Slice the yam and soak it in water.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Soak the wood ears in advance, tear the large ones into small pieces. Soak the wood ears two hours in advance, if in a hurry or forget to soak in advance, soak them in hot water, put them in a sealed container and shake for five minutes, I’ve tried it and the effect is okay, but it’s tiring, so it’s recommended to soak in advance.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Heat oil in a pot and stir-fry the scallions until fragrant.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Keep the medium heat, add the carrots and stir-fry slightly, then add the bell peppers and stir-fry for about one minute.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add the wood ears and stir-fry for about one minute, add salt and stir-fry a few more times.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Pour in the yam slices and continue to stir-fry, if the yam has a lot of mucilage, you can add less water and stir-fry for about two or three minutes.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Dish out.

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