Crispy and Delicious Stir-Fried Water Spinach (Morning Glory) Recipe
Crispy and Delicious Stir-Fried Water Spinach (Morning Glory) Recipe
Nutrient-Packed Stir-Fry Made with Fresh Water Spinach
Here’s a recipe for a delicious stir-fry you can easily make with fresh water spinach from the market. Water spinach is known for its excellent benefits, including preventing anemia, promoting healthy skin, and providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Now that water spinach is available in Korea, enjoy it the authentic way, preserving its crisp texture and rich flavor. This guide provides detailed steps for everyone to follow easily.
Main Ingredients- Water Spinach 300g
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 300g of fresh water spinach. You can get good quality water spinach at a reasonable price from the market. Wash the water spinach thoroughly under running water, then drain it well in a colander. It’s characterized by its hollow stem, similar to bamboo.
Step 2
Cut the water spinach into bite-sized pieces. If you are serving this to children, it’s recommended to cut them into slightly smaller pieces for easier eating.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. If you love garlic, feel free to use a bit more than 1 tablespoon. Stir-fry the garlic on medium heat to prevent burning.
Step 4
Once the garlic is fragrant and begins to turn golden, add all the chopped water spinach. It might seem like a lot initially, but it will wilt down to a suitable amount as it cooks. Start stir-frying over high heat, then reduce to medium heat once the water spinach is in the pan.
Step 5
When the water spinach is slightly wilted, add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce. Using fish sauce available locally in Vietnam will give you the authentic taste. Fish sauce acts similarly to Korean ‘aekjeot’ (fish sauce), so you might not need additional seasoning. If it tastes bland, add a little more fish sauce to adjust.
Step 6
Stir everything well to ensure it’s evenly coated. The stems of the water spinach offer a crispier texture, while the leaves are softer. If you prefer a crispier texture from the stems, you can separate the stems from the leaves and stir-fry the stems first, then add the leaves towards the end.
Step 7
Your delicious and crispy stir-fried water spinach is ready in a flash! Enjoy the fresh vegetable taste and rich umami.
