Crackling Spinach

Crispy Fried Spinach is basically deep fried spinach tossed with ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, salt, sugar and chilli flakes. It's like a party in your mouth!

📝 Ingredients

• 250 Grams Spinach - leaves only (washed, pat dry and finely shredded)
• Oil (for frying)
• 1 Tablespoon finely chopped Garlic
• 1 Tablespoon finely chopped Ginger
• 1 Teaspoon Toasted Sesame Seeds
• 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chilli Flakes
• 1 1/2 Teaspoon Castor Sugar
• 1 Teaspoon Salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Pat Dry: Sprinkle shredded spinach over a kitchen towel or tissue paper. Dab with another towel or tissue and remove as much moisture as possible. Keep covered until ready to fry.
2. 2Deep Fry: Heat oil in a kadai or frying pan on medium flame for deep frying. Once hot, sprinkle the spinach carefully into the pan. Fry on medium for 2-3 minutes or until crispy. Use a slotted spoon or a spider strainer to remove the spinach. Transfer onto a tissue lined plate.
3. 3Deep Fry: Add ginger and garlic into a spider strainer and place it in the hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and transfer to a tissue lined plate.
4. 4Toss and serve: Transfer the fried spinach, ginger and garlic into a bowl. Add toasted sesame seeds, red chilli flakes, castor sugar and salt. Toss to combine and serve hot.