Little Chef
Fermented Tofu Water Spinach by Lillychilioil
Crisp water spinach tossed in a fragrant, creamy umami sauce made with fermented bean curd.
Serves: 2Prep: 5 minCook: 5 min
Ingredients
- 450g (1 lb) water spinach (or a choy), washed and trimmed
- 2 cubes fermented tofu
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili, sliced
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
Instructions
- Mash the 2 cubes of fermented tofu in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon of water until the mixture is smooth.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat with 1 tablespoon of oil, then stir-fry the water spinach for 1-2 minutes until just wilted and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the ginger, garlic, and chili, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the fermented tofu mixture and stir for 15 seconds to incorporate.
- Return the cooked greens to the pan and stir-fry everything together for 30-60 seconds until the sauce evenly coats the vegetables.
- Remove from heat immediately and serve while crisp.
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