Tumis Kangkung
Discover the vibrant flavors of Indonesia with Tumis Kangkung, a quick and savory stir-fried water spinach recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender kangkung paired with aromatic garlic, shallots, and spicy red chili, this dish takes on an irresistible depth thanks to the addition of shrimp paste (terasi). Stir-fried to perfection in just 10 minutes, the water spinach remains crisp and vibrant, beautifully coated in a lightly seasoned blend of salt, sugar, and a splash of water. Tumis Kangkung is a quintessential Indonesian side dish that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, delivering bold flavors with a satisfying crunch. Easy, healthy, and bursting with authenticity, this recipe is a must-try for lovers of Southeast Asian cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams water spinach (kangkung)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 pieces red chili
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 pieces shallots
- 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (terasi)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 50 milliliters water
Instructions
Wash the water spinach thoroughly under running water, separate the leaves from the stems, and cut the stems into 5 cm lengths. Set aside.
Slice the red chilies diagonally and peel and finely chop the garlic and shallots.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped garlic and shallots to the pan and stir-fry for about 1 minute until they become fragrant.
Add the sliced red chilies to the pan and continue stir-frying for another minute.
Add the shrimp paste (terasi) and mix well with the garlic, shallots, and chilies until the shrimp paste is well incorporated.
Toss in the water spinach, stirring quickly to coat it evenly with the aromatic mixture.
Add the salt, sugar, and water. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes or until the water spinach is vibrant green and tender but still crisp.
Taste the stir-fry and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately as a side dish with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
368 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.2 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.0 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1721 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.2 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1286 mg | 27% | |
*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.
