Stir-fried Water Spinach (Ong Choy)

Ingredients

• about 450 g Water Spinach (Ong Choy)
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Wash the about 450 g of Water Spinach (Ong Choy) thoroughly under cold running water. Cut the water spinach into approximately 5.08 cm sections.
2. 2Peel and mince the 3 cloves of Garlic.
3. 3Heat the 2 tbsp of Vegetable Oil in a wok or large pan over high heat until the oil is shimmering, around 204.4°C (200°C).
4. 4Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 30 seconds, until you can smell its fragrance.
5. 5Add the cut water spinach to the wok. Stir-fry quickly for 1 to 2 minutes, until the spinach is wilted but still has a slight crunch.
6. 6Add the 1/2 tsp of Salt and the 1 tbsp of Oyster Sauce to the wok. Stir everything together well to coat the spinach.
7. 7Remove the wok from the heat and serve the stir-fried water spinach immediately.

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