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Kangkong in Oyster Sauce

Kangkong in Oyster Sauce

Kangkong in Oyster Sauce — fresh vegetables prepared Filipino-style with garlic and shrimp paste. A light and flavorful side dish.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch kangkong (Ongchoy or water spinach, cleaned)
  • 3 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 3 tbsp toasted garlic
  • 0.75 cup beef broth
  • 0.5 tsp cornstarch
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

  1. Separated the kangkong leaves from the stalk. Cut the stalk into 2 inch length pieces. Set aside.

  2. Prepare the toasted garlic by following this guide: How to make toasted garlic. Set aside.

  3. In a bowl, combine beef broth, oyster sauce, and corn starch. Mix well.

  4. Bring to a simmer 2 tablespoons of cooking oil (preferably the one used to make toasted garlic) in a pan.

  5. When the oil gets hot, put-in the sliced kangkong stalks. Cook for 2 minutes.

  6. Pour-in the oyster sauce, beef broth, and cornstarch mixture. Add the toasted garlic. Stir. Cook for 1 minute of until the sauce starts to thicken.

  7. Add in the kangkong leaves and red pepper flakes. Let it cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

  8. Sprinkle salt and ground black pepper to taste.

  9. Move to to a serving bowl. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top.