5 from 12 votes
Stir Fried Water Spinach with Shrimp Paste
Stir Fried Water Spinach with Shrimp Paste uses fresh water spinach stir-fried with garlic, chili peppers, and a diluted shrimp paste mixture to create a savory and slightly spicy vegetable dish. The stems are cooked first for tenderness, then the leaves are added, resulting in a balanced texture. The shrimp paste adds depth and saltiness, making this an aromatic side dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
81 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds water spinach
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3 pieces chili peppers (You can use less depend on your spiciness.)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon shrimp paste
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Soak 1.5 pounds of water spinach for 15 minutes. Then, wash it a few times (3 times). After that, cut the ong choy into half.
- Minced 4 garlic cloves.
- Cut 3 chili peppers. (You can use less depending on your spiciness.)
- Put 1 tablespoon of shrimp paste in a container.
- Then, add 2 tablespoons of water into shrimp paste and mix it well.
- Pour 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into a pan. Add the minced garlic and chili peppers. Stir fry them a little bit.
- After that, add the stem part of water spinach. Cover the lid for 1-2 minute.
- Next, add the leaf part of ong choy, shrimp paste mixture and cover the lid for a minute.
- After, stir fry them a little and ready to serve.
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Notes
- Soak and wash the water spinach well to remove grit before cooking.
- Cut the water spinach into pieces to allow even cooking of stems and leaves.
- Cook the stem parts first by covering the pan to soften them before adding leaves.
- Adjust the amount of shrimp paste used based on desired saltiness, as it can be quite strong.
Nutrition Information
Calories
81kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Sodium
326mg
(14%)
Potassium
557mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
10915IU
(218%)
Vitamin C
95mg
(106%)
Calcium
151mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 81
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 81kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 326mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 10915IU | 218% |
| Vitamin C | 95mg | 106% |
| Calcium | 151mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.