Puay Leng (Stir-fried Chinese Spinach)
A simple and quick stir-fried dish featuring Puay Leng (Chinese spinach), garlic, and a touch of fish sauce. This dish is a common and healthy vegetable side, celebrated for its nutritional value and ease of preparation.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings2
DifficultyEasy
🧂 Ingredients
- 1 packet Puay Leng (Chinese Spinach)(about 250-300g, washed)
- 1 whole bulb Garlic(crushed or roughly chopped)
- 1-2 tbsp Thai Fish Sauce(adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Wash the Puay Leng thoroughly. If the stems are long, you can trim them. Crush or roughly chop the garlic cloves.
💡 Tip: Soaking the spinach briefly can help remove any grit. - 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 1 minute - 3
Add the crushed garlic and stir-fry until fragrant and lightly browned, about 30-60 seconds.
⏱️ 1 minute💡 Tip: Be careful not to burn the garlic. - 4
Add the washed Puay Leng to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
⏱️ 3 minutes - 5
Pour in the Thai fish sauce and toss everything together to combine. Cook for another minute.
⏱️ 1 minute💡 Tip: Taste and adjust fish sauce for saltiness and umami. - 6
Serve immediately as a side dish.
⏱️ 1 minute
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Don't overcook the spinach; it should remain slightly crisp.
- ✓Adjust the amount of fish sauce to your preference for saltiness.
- ✓You can add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavours if desired.
🔄 Variations
- Add a splash of oyster sauce for extra depth.
- Include a few slices of chili for a spicy kick.
- Stir-fry with minced pork or dried shrimp for a more substantial dish.