How to Enjoy Water Spinach

The Versatility of Water Spinach

Water spinach is incredibly versatile. It’s also known as “ong choy,” “kangkong,” and various other translations worldwide. Water spinach is a leafy green vegetable widely consumed in many cuisines. It’s known for its crisp, long, hollow stems and tender leaves, which offer a mild, slightly sweet flavor.

Here are some of the best ways to enjoy this leafy green.

Pre-Cooking Preparation: Depending on your recipe, water spinach can be blanched, stir-fried, or added to soups or pasta. If you’re planning to stir-fry, having your garlic, chili, and sauces ready beforehand will make the cooking process smoother and faster, preserving the texture and nutrients of the water spinach.

Blanched: Water spinach can be a refreshing side dish that preserves its nutrients and flavor when quickly blanched in boiling water and then served with a dipping sauce or dressing.

Stir-fried: Quickly stir-fry water spinach with garlic, chili, and some soy sauce or oyster sauce. This method retains its crisp texture and nutrients.

In soups: Water spinach can be added to soups towards the end of the cooking process, giving the dish a fresh, green boost without overcooking the leaves.

Water spinach can be a delicious and nutritious addition to your diet, and we hope you enjoy cooking with it.

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