Stir Fried Water Spinach with Shrimp Paste

Ingrédients

• 3 bundles water spinach ((we get ours from the local Asian supermarket))
• 3 cloves garlic ((finely chopped))
• 2 chili ((finely chopped; optional))
• 2 1/2 tsp fine shrimp sauce ((or to taste))
• 3/4 tbsp chicken bouillon powder
• 4 tbsp cooking oil

Préparation

1. 1

   To prepare the water spinach, rip and discard the tip of the leaves and 3cm (1") from the bottom, then break the remaining stems into 10cm (4") segments.

2. 2

   Wash the greens by soaking them in cold salted water for 5-10 minutes, then rinsing clean. Repeat this step with new salted water 3-4 times and let it drip dry in the colander.

3. 3

   Pour oil into a wok on medium heat and brown the garlic and chili for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add the shrimp paste to cook for 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Turn the heat to high and pour the water spinach into the wok, then season with chicken bouillon powder and stir fry for 3-5 minutes or until they have cooked to your preferred consistency.

6. 6

   Plate and serve immediately!