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Vietnamese water spinach (rau muong)

This classic Vietnamese side dish is the perfect green accompaniment for a banquet, or simply to serve with rice and soy sauce.

Vietnamese water spinach (rau muong)

Vietnamese water spinach (rau muong) Credit: Adam Liaw

  • serves

    2

  • prep

    5 minutes

  • cook

    5 minutes

  • difficulty

    Mid

serves

2

people

preparation

5

minutes

cooking

5

minutes

difficulty

Mid

level

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 bunch water spinach (about 700 g)
  • 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2-3 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 long red chilli, finely chopped
  • pinch salt
  • pinch sugar
  • 1-2 tbsp chicken stock
  • steamed jasmine rice and soy sauce, to serve

Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a wide, heavy-based frying pan or wok over high heat. Add the water spinach and all the remaining ingredients and stir–fry for a couple of minutes or until wilted and tender.
  2. Serve with steamed rice and soy sauce.
Photography by Adam Liaw.

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Cook's Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.


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