0:00 / 11:11
Developed with YouTube

Thai Style Stir-Fried Water Spinach

groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 30 minsskilletCook: 5 minsscheduleTotal: 35 minsoutdoor_grillStir-frylocal_fire_departmentMild
Allergens:warningSoy

Allergen labels are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. If you have a food allergy, always verify every ingredient yourself.

Recipe details are AI-generated from the video and may contain errors — for reference only.

skilletInstruction

6 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:17

Soak the water spinach in a basin of water for about 30 minutes, changing the water 2 to 3 times, then drain thoroughly.

lightbulb

Watch out

Water spinach must be thoroughly dried before cooking, otherwise excess water will cause oil splattering and make the vegetables soggy.

Ingredients:water spinach (1 kg)
Tools:basin
02
Preparation
00:02:04

Peel and slice the shallots, mince the garlic, and slice the red chili. Cut the drained water spinach into sections, keeping stems and leaves separate.

lightbulb

Watch out

The spoon used for sweet bean sauce must be completely dry, otherwise moisture will cause the whole jar to spoil.

Ingredients:shallot (2 piece)Garlic (2 clove)red chili (1 piece)
Tools:knifeCutting board
03
Active Cooking
00:07:22

Heat the wok, add 1 tbsp cooking oil. Sauté shallots first, then add minced garlic and red chili until fragrant, and finally add 1 tbsp sweet bean sauce and stir-fry well on high heat.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat
lightbulb

Watch out

Do not use overly high heat when sautéing aromatics, otherwise the garlic will burn and turn bitter.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (1 tbsp)shallotGarlicred chiliSweet bean sauce (1 tbsp)
Tools:SpatulaWok
04
Active Cooking
00:08:16

Add the water spinach stems first, keep high heat and stir-fry quickly for 30 to 60 seconds until softened.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat
lightbulb

Watch out

Stir-fry the stems first, otherwise adding everything at once will drop the wok temperature and release excess water.

Ingredients:water spinach
Tools:SpatulaWok
05
Active Cooking
00:09:03

Add the remaining water spinach leaves into the wok, keeping high heat and continue stir-frying quickly.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat
Ingredients:water spinach
Tools:Wok
06
Active Cooking
00:09:30
warningStay safe

Use heat insulation cloths when moving the hot wok just removed from heat to prevent serious burns.

Drizzle 1 tsp fish sauce and 1 tbsp oyster sauce along the edge of the wok, stir-fry quickly on high heat for a few seconds until well coated, then plate.

local_fire_departmentHigh heat
lightbulb

Watch out

Toss quickly after adding seasonings and remove from heat immediately, otherwise overcooking will cause water release.

Ingredients:fish sauce (1 tsp)oyster sauce (1 tbsp)
Tools:PlateWok

groceryAll Ingredients

water spinach1 kg
shallot2 piece
Garlic2 clove
red chili1 piece
Sweet bean sauce1 tbsp
fish sauce1 tsp
oyster sauce1 tbsp
Cooking oil1 tbsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

basinknifeCutting boardSpatulaWokPlate