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Stir Fried Water Spinach with Fermented Tofu

Stir-Fried water spinach with fermented tofu is a popular vegetable side dish at the Chinese dinner table. Garlic, ginger and white fermented tofu are all key ingredients for a good stir fried water spinach.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 179 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch Chinese water spinach (about 10 ounces/300g)
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 3 to 4 thin slices ginger (julienned)
  • 4 to 5 dried chili peppers (optional)
  • 1 to 4 cloves garlic (sliced)
  • 2 quares white fermented tofu (about ½ tablespoon)
  • 1/8 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine

Instructions

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  1. Remove the larger, tough stems from the vegetables. You can leave the thinner, tender stems. Wash the vegetables thoroughly in water (a couple soaks and rinses should work) and transfer to a colander to let the excess water drain.
  2. Heat oil in a wok over high heat and add the ginger. Stir for about 10 seconds and then add the dried chilies, garlic, fermented tofu, sugar, salt, and white pepper.
  3. Stir fry the mixture, keeping the heat on high, and add the greens. Stir-fry, moving the vegetables around the bottom of the wok so nothing burns. Use a folding motion, stir fry the mixture so all of the vegetables get seared evenly. After about a minute of this, move the vegetables into a mound in the middle of the wok. This technique is to allow the sides of the wok to reheat to get the “wok hay” flavor in there.
  4. After about 30 seconds of high heat, add the wine around the perimeter of the wok and quickly spread your vegetable mound in a circular motion around the wok to get that searing “wok hay” effect for another 15-30 seconds.
  5. Plate and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 179kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 743mg (31%) Potassium 461mg (13%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 9195IU (184%) Vitamin C 78.5mg (87%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179

% Daily Value*

Calories 179kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 743mg 31%
Potassium 461mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 9195IU 184%
Vitamin C 78.5mg 87%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.