Stir Fried Water Spinach with Shrimp Paste

This is an EASY Stir Fried Water Spinach with Shrimp Paste recipe that takes 20 minutes. It's a quick way to add vegetables to your meal!

📝 Ingredients

• 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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1To 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. 2Wash 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. 3Pour oil into a wok on medium heat and brown the garlic and chili for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
4. 4Add the shrimp paste to cook for 30 seconds.
5. 5Turn 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. 6Plate and serve immediately!