Korean-style Seasoned Water Spinach Side Dish

This seasoned water spinach side dish features one of Vietnamese most popular leafy green vegetables prepared in Korean-style. It is naturally vegan and gluten-free.

📝 Ingredients

• 10.5 oz water spinach ((300g))
• salt, to taste ((start with 1/4 teaspoon))
• 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• several slices of red chili pepper ((depending on how spicy you like it))

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Snip off the large and tough bottom parts of the stems, either by pinching with your finger or cutting with a knife. We want to use the leafy parts and tender parts of the stems. You may be left with about 7-8 oz of vegetables. Wash thoroughly until there is no dirt in the water.
2. 2Blanch the water spinach in plenty of boiling water for about 3 minutes or until it is cooked through and still crisp.
3. 3Quickly remove the vegetables from the water and shock in a bowl of iced cold water to stop the cooking. Then let it drain and gently squeeze out excess water.
4. 4Toss the vegetables with salt, garlic, sesame oil and chili pepper. Give the dish 10-15 minutes to let the water spinach absorb the seasoning flavors before serving.