Yield 6
Prep time
15 MinCook time
30 MinTotal time
45 MinRau Muống (Stir Fried Water Spinach)
Did you know Water Spinach, a southeast staple crop, has been historically illegal most states? According to the USDA , “ it’s a classified noxious weed, that block water ways, impeding flood control, shading out native vegetation and plants.” It’s a vine that is considered an invasive species that can grow up to 9ft in a matter of days. What’s the solution? Why not eat it. It’s incredible delicious. It’s And it’s incredibly nutritious.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the Water Spinach into fourths.
- Rinse and Wash the Water Spinach thoroughly.
- Drain the Water Spinach in a colander
- Preheat a large skillet (or wok) on high heat
- Add 1 tbsp. of Fry Oil to the skillet
- Add minced Garlic and chopped Dried Shrimp
- Toast for 30 seconds. Or until golden brown.
- Remove the toasted Garlic and Dried Shrimp
- Add 2 tbsp. of Fry Oil
- Reheat the skillet and oil, again.
- Once the oil shimmers, Add the Water Spinach and Thai Chili
- Toss the Water Spinach 2-3 times.
- Add 2 tbsp. of Oyster Sauce and Son Fish Sauce
- Add 1/4 tsp. of Kosher Salt
- Toss the Water Spinach for 5 minutes. Keep the skillet on high heat.
- Once the Water Spinach cooks down by 1/3, it is ready.
- Take the skillet off the heat
Assemble
- Scoop and serve the stir-fried Water Spinach into a large bowl.
- Garnish the bowl with the toasted Garlic and Dried Shrimp.
- Serve with rice.
