Sung Anh's Sichuan Spicy Spinach Gambas

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Avoid minced garlic as it can create a harsh, heavy flavor. Use sliced garlic for a clean, subtle aroma.
• Lightly coating shrimp meat with baking soda helps retain moisture and creates a firm, resilient texture that pops when bitten.
• Salt does not dissolve in oil, so do not add it directly to the gambas oil. Instead, season each ingredient individually—shrimp and spinach—to achieve balanced overall seasoning.
• Spinach becomes soggy if cooked too long in oil. To maintain crispness and freshness, stir-fry it briefly and vigorously with acidity (lemon) and spice (Sichuan oil).