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Stir Fried Water Spinach - Two Ways
Chef's Menu Description
A delicious and authentic chicken recipe for Stir Fried Water Spinach - Two Ways, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 1 batch water spinach ((*Footnote 1))
- • 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut oil ((*Footnote 2))
- • 2 to 3 Chinese chilli peppers (, dried (*Footnote 3))
- • 2 blocks (1 tablespoon) fermented tofu ( (*Footnote 4))
- • 2 teaspoons liquid from the jar of fermented tofu
- • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- • 3 cloves garlic (, sliced)
- • 6 cloves garlic (, minced and separated)
- • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((or chicken stock, or vegetable stock))
- • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Preparation Steps
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Phase 1
Prepare the water spinach by cutting off the tough stems, usually 2 to 3 inches from the bottom end. Discard the leaves that are withered, have brown spots, or have turned yellow. Thoroughly rinse with tap water and transfer to a colander to drain. Separate the stems and leaves with a pair of kitchen scissors. Cut the stems into 1-inch long pieces.