Nutrient Packed Water Spinach

Chinese Water spinach, also known as kang kong or morning glory, is a leafy green vegetable packed with nutrients and a delightful crunch. Try this easy, simple yet delicious recipe

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Asian Fusion, Chinese, Healthy

Keyword: Chinese Waater Spinach Recipe, Kang Kong Recipes, Morning Glory, Water Spinach

Prep Time: 2

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 10

Servings: Servings

Calories: 192kcal

Author: Julietkitchen By Chef Yasmin

Equipment

1 Deep saute pan
1 cast iron wok OPTIONAL

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 serrano peppers or jalapeños. chopped
1 tablespoon garlic finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Chinese white wine
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 large bunch Chinese water spinach rinsed and chopped into 3 inch pieces
salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

Heat a large deep skillet or wok. Add the oil. Use medium heat.
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sauté the hot peppers until fragrant - about 1 to 2 minutes.
2 serrano peppers
Add the garlic and ginger. Mix. Cook 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger
Add the soy sauce, white wine and sesame oil. Cook up to 1 minute to marry the flavors.
2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon Chinese white wine, 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Turn up the flame to medium high. Add in the spinach, a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Mix and cook up to 1 minute or until the spinach is wilted. Plate and serve as a side dish. Enjoy!
1 large bunch Chinese water spinach, salt and freshly ground black pepper

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