Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat and, when hot, add garlic to brown. Add soy sauce, vinegar, and water to the pot and let boil. Add the mchicha stalks and simmer for 1–2 minutes. Add the mchicha leaves and gently stir to mix with the other ingredients. Cook for 30 seconds at most, transfer to a serving plate and top with toasted garlic and salt and pepper to taste. Cooked protein of choice can easily be incorporated, if desired, along with other ingredients.