Water Spinach Stir Fry

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• Step 1

  Trim off the tough ends of the water spinach stems. Cut the remaining stems into ~2-3 inch (5-7 cm) pieces. Rinse thoroughly and drain well.

  • 1 bunch water spinach, sliced (280 g)
• Step 2

  Peel and smash the larger garlic cloves; mince the smaller garlic cloves. Set the minced garlic aside.

  • 1 bulb garlic, smashed (50 g)
  • 1 bulb garlic, minced (50 g)
• Step 3

  Bring a pot of salted water with a splash of oil to a rolling boil.
• Step 4

  Blanch the water spinach for about 1–2 minutes until the stems are just tender and the leaves bright green. Immediately transfer to an ice bath, then drain thoroughly.

  • 1 bunch water spinach, sliced (280 g)
• Step 5

  Heat a little oil in a pan over medium-high. Add the minced garlic and cook until just golden and fragrant (~30 sec). Remove and set aside.

  • 1 tbsp oil, for frying (15 g)
  • 1 bulb garlic, minced (50 g)
• Step 6

  In the same pan, add more oil if needed, then add the smashed garlic. Once fragrant, add the blanched water spinach and stir-fry the stems for ~30 sec, then the leaves until just wilted.

  • 1 tbsp oil, for frying (15 g)
  • 1 bulb garlic, smashed (50 g)
  • 1 bunch water spinach, sliced (280 g)
• Step 7

  Add oyster sauce, fish sauce, MSG, seasoning sauce, sesame oil and sugar. Toss quickly to coat; add a splash of water if the pan is dry.

  • ½ tbsp oyster sauce (8 g)
  • ½ tbsp fish sauce (7 g)
  • 1 tsp msg (4 g)
  • 1 tbsp seasoning sauce (15 g)
  • ½ tsp sesame oil (5 g)
  • 1 tsp sugar, granulated (4 g)
• Step 8

  Return the golden minced garlic to the pan, toss once more, then serve immediately while hot.