Bunda Ratu

STIR-FRIED WATER SPINACH RECIPE

Ingredients:

- 500 grams of water spinach (kangkung), cut into desired lengths and washed thoroughly
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- 3 shallots, thinly sliced
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- 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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- 2 large red chilies, sliced diagonally (reduce quantity if you don't like spicy food)
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- 1 bird's eye chili (optional, for extra spiciness)
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- 1 teaspoon of roasted shrimp paste, mashed
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- 2 tablespoons of cooking oil
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- Salt to taste
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- Granulated sugar to taste
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- A little warm water

Instructions:

1. Heat the cooking oil in a wok or frying pan.
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2. Sauté the shallots and garlic until fragrant and slightly browned.
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3. Add the mashed shrimp paste, stir well for a moment.
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4. Add the red chilies and bird's eye chili (if using), sauté until the chilies are slightly wilted.
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5. Pour in a little warm water, then add salt and granulated sugar. Stir until the seasoning dissolves and boils.
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6. Add the water spinach to the wok, stir quickly and evenly with the seasoning until the spinach is wilted but still bright green (do not cook for too long to prevent it from becoming mushy and losing nutrients).
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7. Remove from heat and serve hot, best enjoyed with warm steamed rice!

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