Chinese Spinach
Elevate your vegetable game with this quick and flavorful Chinese Spinach recipe! Featuring tender amaranth greens or water spinach, stir-fried to perfection with aromatic garlic, a touch of light soy sauce, and a drizzle of sesame oil, this dish is a celebration of simplicity and bold flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the perfect healthy side dish for busy weeknights or as part of a vibrant Chinese-inspired feast. Optional oyster sauce and red chili garnish add extra depth and heat, but the fresh, earthy greens are the true star. Serve it alongside steamed rice or your favorite stir-fried mains for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Keywords: Chinese spinach recipe, stir-fry, quick side dish, healthy Chinese recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Chinese spinach (amaranth greens or water spinach)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Oyster sauce (optional for extra depth)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 Red chili (optional, thinly sliced for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the Chinese spinach thoroughly to remove any dirt. Discard any tough stems and cut the vegetable into 3-inch pieces.
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
Increase the heat to high and add the Chinese spinach to the wok. Toss quickly to coat the greens in the garlic and oil.
Add light soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), sesame oil, and salt. Stir to combine evenly.
Pour in the water and cover the wok with a lid. Let the spinach steam for 1-2 minutes until it wilts and becomes tender but still vibrant green.
Remove the lid and stir-fry for another 30 seconds to mix everything well and evaporate any excess liquid.
Transfer the cooked Chinese spinach to a serving plate and garnish with thinly sliced red chili if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish with rice or your favorite Chinese main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
477 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.4 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2710 mg | 118% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.6 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 628 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2019 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
