How to Cook Water Spinach
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How to Cook Water Spinach
Description
This guide for cooking water spinach starts with trimming the lower two inches of stalks when they are mature and cutting the remaining bunch into three-inch lengths, stems included. Thorough washing in cold water is emphasized to remove sand and dirt, with multiple water changes and careful lifting to avoid redistributing grit. Draining and shaking off excess water prepares the spinach for cooking.
Although the recipe does not specify cooking methods, it notes the prepared spinach can be used in dishes like Stir-fried Chinese Water Spinach or Stir-fried Ong Choy with XO Sauce, common stir-fried vegetable preparations. The careful washing and trimming ensure a clean, tender green vegetable that cooks evenly and absorbs flavors well.
Ingredients
- 1 pound water spinach fresh
Instructions
- With the water spinach still bunched, trim away the lower 1-2 inches of the stalks, unless it is very young and tender. Cut the water spinach into 3 inch lengths, including the stems.
- Soak the vegetables in a large basin of cold water to remove sand and dirt. Change the water 3 times, being sure to lift the vegetables out of the water each time to avoid agitating the grit that’s settled at the bottom of the basin. Drain thoroughly, shaking off any excess water.
- Prepare using your favorite recipe: Stir-fried Chinese Water Spinach or Stir-fried Ong Choy with XO Sauce
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