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Stir Fried Water Spinach

Servings 2 people
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb water spinach
  • 3 thai chili peppers chopped, adjust if needed
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 tbsp shrimp sauce Koon Chun brand
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp water

Instructions

  • Chop the water spinach into 3 inch pieces. Wash and rinse 4-5 times to remove the grit and sand. Drain well and set aside.
  • In a wok or deep pan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and Thai chili peppers and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Toss in the water spinach and stir fry until slightly wilted.
  • Create a small well in the center and add the shrimp sauce along with 2 tbsp of water. Mix the shrimp sauce and water until smooth.
  • Stir fry the water spinach with the shrimp sauce until completely cooked. Taste to adjust seasoning as needed. If it is too salty, add a few more tablespoons of water. If it is lacking flavor, add more shrimp sauce, a teaspoon at a time.
  • Serve and enjoy with rice!
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Cantonese, Chinese