Stir-Fried Water Spinach with Spicy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

• 500 grams (1.1 lbs) water spinach 500 grams (1.1 lbs) water spinach
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 red chili peppers, thinly sliced 2 red chili peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional) 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
• 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 120 kcal / 502 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 8g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 10g, 2g
• Protein: 3g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Wash the water spinach thoroughly and trim off any tough stems. Cut the water spinach into 5 cm (2-inch) pieces.
2. 2.
   Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. 3.
   Add the minced garlic and sliced chili peppers to the wok. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. 4.
   Add the water spinach to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until it starts to wilt.
5. 5.
   In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), sugar, and a pinch of salt.
6. 6.
   Pour the sauce mixture over the water spinach and continue stir-frying for another 2-3 minutes until the water spinach is cooked but still crisp.
7. 7.
   Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
8. 8.
   Remove from heat and transfer the Stir-Fried Water Spinach with Spicy Garlic Sauce to a serving dish.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Water Spinach — Make sure to wash the water spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt or sand. Trim off any tough stems before cooking.

Tips & Tricks

• For a milder version, remove the seeds from the chili peppers before slicing.
• Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less chili peppers according to your preference.
• Add a squeeze of lime juice before serving for a tangy twist.
• Serve the Stir-Fried Water Spinach with Spicy Garlic Sauce as a side dish alongside grilled meats or seafood.
• If water spinach is not available, you can substitute it with other leafy greens such as spinach or kale.

Serving advice

Serve the Stir-Fried Water Spinach with Spicy Garlic Sauce hot as a side dish or as a main course with steamed rice.

Presentation advice

Garnish the dish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and a few fresh chili slices for an appealing presentation.