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Rau Muống (Stir Fried Morning Glory with Garlic)
This rau Muong, or stir fried morning glory, uses 5 simple ingredients and makes the tastiest, easiest side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 65 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 1 pound water spinach | morning glory (rau muống)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced or sliced
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- ½ tablespoon fried garlic, optional for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the water spinach. Trim the tough ends of the stems and discard any wilted leaves. Cut the water spinach into manageable, bite sized pieces by breaking the stems.
- Blanch the water spinach. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the cut water spinach in the boiling water for about 2 minutes or until the stems become slightly tender but still crisp. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
- Stir-Fry. Heat the cooking oil in a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Add the blanched water spinach to the wok, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes until the water spinach is evenly coated with the garlic-infused oil.
- Infuse with flavor. Stir in oyster sauce and sugar over the mixture and continue to stir-fry for an additional 1-2 minutes until the water spinach is tender yet still vibrant green.
- Taste test. Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Serve. Transfer it to a serving dish. Serve alongside your favorite main course.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
65kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Sodium
374mg
(16%)
Potassium
372mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
7144IU
(143%)
Vitamin C
63mg
(70%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 65
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 65kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 374mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 372mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7144IU | 143% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.