Simple Stir Fry Spinach with Garlic
Simple, fast with less than 3 minutes of cooking time, this Stir Fry Spinach dish is so quick and tasty, you will be amazed at the result.
Equipment
- cast iron wok
- Turner
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp cooking oil, unscented
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 7 oz spinach, washed & cleaned
- 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a wok over medium heat, heat up the cooking oil.
- Add garlic and fry until slightly browned and fragrant. This takes about 10 - 20 seconds in a hot wok.
- Add spinach and stir fry for 30 seconds, or until slightly softened.
- Add oyster sauce and sesame oil. Stir for 10 seconds to mix the seasonings evenly.
- Switch off the heat. Dish and serve immediately.
Notes
Tips
- Try getting young spinach for this recipe - they are very tender and easy to eat, for both seniors and juniors in the house.
- Using unscented oil allows it to take on the fragrance and taste of the caramelized garlic for the stir fry spinach.
- A wok is an essential utensil for the short cooking time and smokey flavour. That said, a non-stick pan works well too.
- When using a wok, try not to let the spinach be cooked for too long - it can change colour too fast, and more gravy will be released, which results in nutrients being lost.
- Salt can be used to replace oyster sauce if unavailable.
- Make sure to watch the full video to see how I made it exactly!
Storage Instructions
Best enjoyed fresh after cooking. It can be kept covered at room temperature after cooling for 1 day. Not recommended to store in the fridge, or in the freezer.Serve with
- Egg Fried Rice
- Deep Fried Turmeric Chicken
- Plain white rice
- any main dish!
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 239mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg
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