Tumis Kangkung

Name: Tumis Kangkung
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 lb water spinach, trimmed; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 shallots, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 red chilies, sliced; 1 tsp shrimp paste, toasted; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp granulated sugar; 1/4 cup water

Water spinach stir-fried with shallots, garlic, red chilies, and savory shrimp paste. A quick and fragrant vegetable side dish common in Indonesian home cooking.

15 minEasyServes 485 cal/serving

IndonesianSideStovetopPescatarianLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1 lb water spinach, trimmed
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 shallots, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 red chilies, sliced
1 tsp shrimp paste, toasted
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
1/4 cup water

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
2

Add 4 thinly sliced shallots, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 sliced red chilies, and 1 tsp toasted shrimp paste, then stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3

Add 1 lb trimmed water spinach and toss continuously for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly wilted.
4

Pour in 1/4 cup water and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp granulated sugar.
5

Stir-fry for 1 more minute until stems are tender-crisp and serve immediately.

Questions

How long does Tumis Kangkung keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Tumis Kangkung?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

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