Garlic Water Spinach — Crisp, Fresh, and Perfect for Summer

Be sure to stir-fry water spinach over high heat—it will turn yellow and tough if cooked too gently. A delicious Garlic Water Spinach — Crisp, Fresh, and Perfect for Summer recipe.

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Prep
6m
Cook
10m
Total
16m
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Spice
1/5
Cuisine
Chinese

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Garlic Water Spinach — Crisp, Fresh, and Perfect for Summer

Ingredient Amount
water spinach (ong choy)
garlic (minced)
salt
MSG
chili peppers
  • water spinach (ong choy)
  • garlic (minced)
  • salt
  • MSG
  • chili peppers

Cooking StepsHow to cook Garlic Water Spinach — Crisp, Fresh, and Perfect for Summer step by step

  1. Garlic Water Spinach — Crisp, Fresh, and Perfect for Summer
    Step 1

    Pluck the water spinach into segments and wash thoroughly.

  2. Garlic Water Spinach — Crisp, Fresh, and Perfect for Summer
    Step 2

    Prepare the minced garlic and chili peppers.

  3. Garlic Water Spinach — Crisp, Fresh, and Perfect for Summer
    Step 3

    Heat oil in a wok and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the water spinach and stir-fry for a few seconds, then season with salt. When nearly done, add the chili peppers and a pinch of MSG. Serve immediately.

Garlic Water Spinach — Crisp, Fresh, and Perfect for Summer

Be sure to stir-fry water spinach over high heat—it will turn yellow and tough if cooked too gently. A delicious Garlic Water Spinach — Crisp, Fresh, and Perfect for Summer recipe.

Ingredients

  • water spinach (ong choy)
  • garlic (minced)
  • salt
  • MSG
  • chili peppers

Instructions

  1. Pluck the water spinach into segments and wash thoroughly.

  2. Prepare the minced garlic and chili peppers.

  3. Heat oil in a wok and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the water spinach and stir-fry for a few seconds, then season with salt. When nearly done, add the chili peppers and a pinch of MSG. Serve immediately.

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