11.   For color, we added carrots to the original recipe, which also called for a bone-in leg of lamb, which we had difficulty locating.

12.   Heat oil and add carrots, seasoning with salt and pepper.

13.   In Qinghai Province, the government has added a carrot to the stick, offering smaller families special low-interest business loans.

14.   Return the stock to a boil and add the carrots.

15.   When the oil is hot, add the carrots and stir-fry for just a minute or two, long enough to wilt rather than cook them.