Stir Fried Water Spinach With Fermented Tofu Sauce
  1. Before you cook, get your mise en place in order – wok-style! Arrange ingredients in a clockwise order around your chopping board: Garlic, Chillies, Morning glory stems, Morning glory leaves, Sauce (pre-mixed in a bowl), Cornflour slurry.

  2. Wash just before cooking – don’t fully dry. The water helps steam and preserve that vibrant green colour.

  3. Chop into manageable lengths, separating stems and leaves. Slightly crush the stems if you like – this helps them absorb the sauce better.

  4. In a bowl, mash the fermented tofu blocks using a fork.

  5. Add brine, sugar, chicken powder, chilli oil, and a splash of water. Mix into a thick paste.

  6. Heat Your Wok: High heat, get it smoking hot. Once smoking, turn the heat down to medium-low. Add 1-2 tbsp oil.

  7. Sauté garlic gently – you want it sizzling, not burning. Add chillies. Stir quickly for a few seconds.

  8. Turn heat back up to high. Add the morning glory stems. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until the colour deepens slightly.

  9. Push veggies to the side. Pour the fermented tofu sauce into the center. Let it sizzle for a few seconds before mixing through.

  10. Add in the morning glory leaves. Let the wok heat build up before stirring. Once wilted, toss everything together well.

  11. Drizzle in the cornflour slurry. Toss until the sauce thickens and lightly coats the veg.

  12. Straight off the wok into a serving dish. Best enjoyed immediately with steamed jasmine rice.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥬Vegetable Dish

CuisineAsian

Occasions📆Everyday⏱️Quick Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 15m

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