Stir-Fried Water Spinach - Rau Muong Xao Toi

  • Post by Ang Cooks
  • May 16, 2021
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Ingredients

  • 0.85 lb water spinach (‘rau muong’ in Vietnamese)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 tsp sugar
  • 1/3 tsp MSG
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1-2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 head of garlic (minced)

Procedure

  1. Trim and clean your water spinach. Set aside.

  2. Heat your wok with 1 tbsp oil on high heat.

  3. Once the oil starts to shimmer, add your garlic and stir until fragrant (not brown) - few seconds.

  4. Add your water spinach and begin to combine quickly so the garlic does not burn. Add your 1-2 tbsp of water to help steam the spinach.

  5. Once your water spinach has welted down to half its size, add your seasonings: salt, sugar, MSG.

  6. Continue to stir until the water spinach is completely cooked - it will turn a bright green color.

  7. Serve hot as a side with hot rice.