Lee Yeon-bok's Morning Glory Stir-Fry

Name: Lee Yeon-bok's Morning Glory Stir-Fry
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: water spinach 1 bunch; whole garlic 5~6 cloves; vegetable oil as needed; a pinch of salt; oyster sauce 1.5 tablespoons; a pinch of black pepper; chicken stock (or vegetable stock) 1/3 tablespoon

A simple recipe for Southeast Asian-style stir-fried morning glory (water spinach) with crisp texture, reimagined in the style of chef Lee Yeon-bok's Chinese cuisine

10 min Difficulty Easy side dish

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Recipe

Separate the tough stem portion from the tender leafy part of the water spinach and slice into bite-sized pieces.
Crush the whole garlic with the side of a knife, then chop coarsely.
Heat generous amount of vegetable oil in a pan and sauté the chopped garlic until the aroma is fully released.
Once the garlic aroma rises, add the firm water spinach stems first, along with a pinch of salt, and stir-fry.
When the stems are slightly softened, add the leafy parts, followed by oyster sauce 1.5 tablespoons, a pinch of black pepper, and chicken stock 1/3 tablespoon. Finish quickly over high heat.

Cut water spinach into stems and leaves; coarsely chop garlic.
Sauté chopped garlic in a generously oiled pan until fragrant.
Stir-fry stems first, then add leaves and seasonings, finishing quickly over high heat.

Cooking tips

Avoid finely mincing garlic, as it releases too much moisture and burns easily—crushing it coarsely with a knife is better.
The stems and leaves cook at different rates, so always stir-fry the stems first before adding the leaves to preserve crispness.
The key is to stir-fry quickly over high heat before excessive moisture develops.

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Those who miss the taste of morning glory stir-fry from Southeast Asia trips.
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