Fried Spicy Water Convolvulus Recipe(Kangkong Belachan) |
Ingredients: |
250 g water convolvulus (kangkong) 1 tablespoon shrimp paste (belachan) 2 tablespoons dried shrimps, soaked until soft 4 red chilies 8 shallots, peeled 4 cloves garlic 4 tablespoons oil 150 ml water dash of fish sauce (optional) |
Method: Cut off and discard 2½ cm from water convolvulus root ends. Slice stalks into 3-inch lengths, then rinse very well in a basin of cold water to remove grit. Grind shrimp paste with dried shrimps, chilies, shallots and garlic until fine. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat and fry paste vigorously for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant. Add water convolvulus and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add water and fish sauce, if using, and stir 1 minute more. Serve immediately with steamed jasmine rice. |
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