Wash the greens thoroughly and then shake dry. Remove the leaves and any tender stems, discarding the coarse stalks. Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry briefly, add ginger if you want, then throw in the greens. Cook, stirring thoroughly until the leaves have wilted and the stalks are tender. Season with salt to taste, and serve.
Whoever has lived long enough to find out what life is, knows how deep a debt
of gratitude we owe to Adam, the first great benefactor of our race. He
brought death into the world.
-- Mark Twain, "Pudd'nhead Wilson's Calendar"
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