Spicy Stir-Fried Water Spinach

Sambal Kangkung

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    servings as part of a multicourse meal
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Mortar and Pestle: Classic Indonesian Recipes for the Modern Kitchen

By Patricia Tanumihardja

Published 2024

  • About

Kangkung is a long, leafy green vegetable with hollow stems that is popular in Southeast Asia. However, it’s not easy to find in the United States, even at Asian markets. Thankfully, I’ve found that chrysanthemum greens (garland chrysanthemum) make a wonderful substitute. It has a similar sweet and nutty flavor as well as the same sturdy texture. However, you can use any green leafy vegetable (I prefer Asian vegetables like choy sum or yu choy) for this recipe. Just adjust cooking times for