Stir-Fried Chinese Spinach Recipe

Name: Stir-Fried Chinese Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200g Chinese (round/sharp) spinach; 3 tbsp cooking oil; 1 small handful of ikan bilis (dried anchovies) rinsed and pat dry; 4 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped; 3 slices ginger sliced thinly; 1 carrot peeled and sliced thinly; 1 tbsp Chinese wine; Seasonings (A); 1/4 cup water; 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce; 1/2 tbsp sesame oil

Servings: persons

200g Chinese (round/sharp) spinach
3 tbsp cooking oil
1 small handful of ikan bilis (dried anchovies) rinsed and pat dry
4 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped
3 slices ginger sliced thinly
1 carrot peeled and sliced thinly
1 tbsp Chinese wine
Seasonings (A)
1/4 cup water
1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tbsp sesame oil

1
Separate spinach leaves and stems. Snap the stem into 5 cm length, pulling and discarding the strings as you do so.
2
Heat oil and add ikan bilis, cooking until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes. Drain ikan bilis from oil and set aside.
3
Using the remaining oil in the wok, add garlic and ginger. Saute until fragrant.
4
Add spinach stems and carrot slices. Stir fry for about 2 minutes until just softened.
5
Add spinach leaves and sauce (A). Stir fry until the leaves are wilted. Then cover with lid and let the contents simmer for 30 seconds.
6
Drizzle Chinese wine on the sides of the wok, turn off the flame when you smell the aroma of the wine seconds later.
7
Dish into serving plate and top with the previously fried ikan bilis.

306

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200g Chinese (round/sharp) spinach, 3 tbsp cooking oil, 1 small handful of ikan bilis (dried anchovies) rinsed and pat dry, 4 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Chinese Spinach falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Stir-Fried Chinese Spinach

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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