Under The Squash Vines

Rau Muống Xào Tỏi:  Garlic Sautéed Water Spinach

Ingredients: 

Approximately 2-3 pounds of water spinach. Wash thoroughly. Remove any bruised leaves and snap off any tough, woody part of the stems. 

5 cloves of garlic or to taste. Sliced thin.

1 tablespoon soy sauce or to taste

1 teaspoon mushroom seasoning granules or to taste

1 tablespoon vegan oyster sauce or to taste

Black pepper to taste

Instructions: 

1. In a large pot, boil about 2 quarts of water. Bring to a rolling boil. Submerge the water spinach in boiling water. Boil for 2 minutes. 

2. Immediately submerge the water spinach in ice water to stop the cooking process.

3. Drain and squeeze out the excess water. We want the greens as dry as possible.

4. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil on high heat until smokey.

5. Add the water spinach and cook for 2 minutes.

6. Add the soy sauce, mushroom seasoning granules, and vegan oyster sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes or until the greens are al dente.

7. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Sprinkle with black pepper.

8. Serve with rice and your favorite protein.