Trim and clean your water spinach. Set aside.
Heat your wok with 1 tablespoon oil on high heat.
Once the oil starts to shimmer, add your garlic and stir until fragrant (not brown) - few seconds.
Add your water spinach and begin to combine quickly so the garlic does not burn. Add your 1-2 tablespoon of water to help steam the spinach.
Once your water spinach has welted down to half its size, add your seasonings: salt, sugar, MSG.
Continue to stir until the water spinach is completely cooked - it will turn a bright green color.
Serve hot as a side with hot rice.
