Water spinach is rich in vitamins A, B, and C. It can also promote our intestinal peristalsis and improve skin health, which is why many people particularly like water spinach. However, the most important reason they like it is due to its crisp and refreshing taste.
Method for Stir-Fried Water Spinach
Ingredients Preparation
Water spinach, garlic, dried chili peppers, salt
Steps
1. Wash the water spinach and break it into small sections; set aside.
2. Mince the garlic and cut the dried chili peppers into small pieces.
3. Heat oil in a wok and add the minced garlic and dried chili peppers in order.
4. Add the water spinach and stir-fry over high heat.
5. When the water spinach looks cooked, add salt, mix well, and serve.
Method for Garlic Water Spinach
Ingredients Preparation
Water spinach, minced garlic, fish sauce
Steps
1. First, wash the water spinach, remove the leaves, drain, and set aside.
2. Sauté minced garlic in a pan with oil, then add the water spinach.
3. When the water spinach is cooked through, add an appropriate amount of fish sauce and mix well.
Cooking Tips for Water Spinach
Tips
1. Water spinach can turn black if stir-fried for too long, which doesn't look nice. To avoid this, soak it in lemon water before stir-frying.
2. To keep the water spinach looking greener during stir-frying, you can add a little water while cooking.
3. If you're not making garlic water spinach, use less garlic and make sure it's finely chopped.