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How to Cook Water Spinach(Kangkong) Salad with Salted Egg


    Hi Foodies! If you are on a tight budget and looking for a healthy dish. This one is for you! Our main ingredient is Water spinach, also known as kangkong or ong choy, which is a common vegetable in Southeast Asian cuisine and is often considered a "food for the poor" because it is relatively inexpensive and easily accessible, particularly in rural areas.

But don't underestimate it! The plant is known for its ability to grow in flooded or waterlogged conditions, making it well-suited to cultivation in low-lying areas and along riverbanks. Additionally, water spinach is highly productive, with a single plant capable of producing a large number of greens.

This allows farmers to grow a significant amount of food on a small plot of land. As a result, it is a popular crop among low-income farmers, who can grow it as a source of food for their families and sell it at the market. And lastly, it is a very healthy food that provides a huge amount of nutrients our body needs.

To cook Water Spinach salad with salted egg, you will need the following ingredients:

  • 1 bunch of Water Spinach
  • 2 salted eggs(Optional but recommended!)
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 2 red chili peppers, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons of fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of lime juice
  • 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro

Instructions:

  1. Rinse the Water Spinach(Kangkong) and blanch it in boiling water for about 1 minute. Drain and set aside.
  2. Peel and mash the salted eggs.
  3. In a pan, sauté the garlic and shallots until fragrant. Add the mashed salted eggs and chili peppers, and stir-fry for a few minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice to make the dressing.
  5. Add the blanched Water Spinach(Kangkong) to the pan with the salted egg mixture and toss to combine.
  6. Pour the dressing over the Water Spinach(Kangkong) and toss to coat evenly.
  7. Transfer the Water Spinach(Kangkong) to a serving plate and sprinkle it with chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your Water Spinach(Kangkong) salad with salted egg!


And there you have it, a delicious and nutritious water spinach salad with salted egg. This dish is not only easy to make but also budget-friendly, making it a great option for those on a tight budget. The combination of kangkong's delicate flavor with the rich and salty salted egg, the sweetness of sugar, the sourness of lime juice, and the spiciness of the chili pepper makes it a perfect blend. You can enjoy it as a side dish or even as a main course. Give this recipe a try

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