Water Spinach Stir Fry
This Water Spinach Stir Fry, also known as rau muống xào tỏi, is a quick and flavorful dish that showcases the freshness of water spinach combined with garlic and savory sauces. Perfect as a side or a light main course, it's easy to prepare and packed with vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch water spinach
- 1 bulb garlic
- 1 bulb garlic
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp msg
- 1 tbsp seasoning sauce
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- 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.
- 2
Peel and smash the larger garlic cloves; mince the smaller garlic cloves. Set the minced garlic aside.
- 3
Bring a pot of salted water with a splash of oil to a rolling boil.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 8
Return the golden minced garlic to the pan, toss once more, then serve immediately while hot.