Sugar-Free Tumis Kangkung
Elevate your weeknight dinners with Sugar-Free Tumis Kangkung, a vibrant and healthy stir-fried water spinach dish. Perfect for those seeking a sugar-free option, this Indonesian-inspired recipe features aromatic garlic and shallots complemented by the gentle heat of red chilies and optional bird’s eye chilies. Seasoned with sugar-free oyster sauce, salt, and white pepper, the water spinach remains crisp and fresh while absorbing the robust flavors of the wok. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice and your favorite protein, offering a delightful and guilt-free addition to your meal. Ideal for health-conscious food lovers, this recipe promises bold taste and wholesome ingredients in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Water spinach (kangkung)
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 3 medium Shallots
- 2 pieces Red chilies
- 2 pieces Bird’s eye chilies (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon White pepper powder
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce (sugar-free or low sugar)
- 50 milliliters Water
Instructions
Wash the water spinach thoroughly under running water and drain. Separate the stems from the leaves for even cooking.
Peel and finely slice the garlic and shallots. Slice the red chilies and bird’s eye chilies thinly.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat.
Add the sliced garlic and shallots and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced red chilies and bird’s eye chilies (if using) and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the water spinach stems first, followed by the leaves, and stir quickly to combine.
Season with salt, white pepper powder, and sugar-free oyster sauce. Stir to evenly distribute the seasonings.
Pour in 50 milliliters of water and continue stir-frying for 2–3 minutes, or until the water spinach is wilted but still bright green. Avoid overcooking.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Remove from heat and transfer to a serving plate.
Serve hot as a side dish alongside steamed rice or your favorite protein.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.1 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3076 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.2 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 1508 mg | 32% | |
*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.
