Rau Muống
Rau Muống is the stir-fried green that understands the assignment—crisp, garlicky, and packed with flavor. This Southeast Asian classic is ridiculously easy to throw together but delivers serious savory goodness. If you’re not already obsessed, you’re about to be!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 69kcal
Cost: $6.50
Equipment
- wok optional
Ingredients
- 1 pound water spinach
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon ginger grated
- 5 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar or coconut sugar, or palm sugar
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Optional Garnishes:
- Cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon fried shallots
- Sliced bird’s eye chilies
Instructions
- Trim the tough ends from the water spinach and cut the stems and leaves into 3-inch (8 cm) pieces.
- Rinse the greens under cold running water and drain them in a colander or wire mesh strainer.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. After 90 seconds when the oil is hot, add the ginger and garlic, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Add the water spinach to the pan and stir-fry over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes until the leaves wilt and the stems become tender.
- In a small bowl, mix the vegetarian oyster sauce, sugar, lime juice, white pepper, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the water spinach and stir well, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until evenly coated.
- Transfer to an attractive serving dish and garnish with cilantro, fried shallots, and sliced chilies, if using.
Notes
🔥 Wok Hard, Play Hard:
Stir-frying is all about speed and heat. Keep that flame high so your water spinach stays crisp and vibrant instead of turning into a sad, soggy mess.
💦 Leaf the Water Behind:
Water spinach holds onto moisture like an ex who won’t let go. Shake off excess water and pat it dry with a clean towel—otherwise, you’re steaming, not stir-frying.
Nutrition
Calories: 69kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 510mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9528IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 3mg