Delicious Vietnamese Stir-Fried Water Spinach with Fermented Bean Curd

Stir-fried water spinach with fermented bean curd is a simple yet captivating dish that embodies the essence of Vietnamese cuisine. With an easy recipe and readily available ingredients, you can prepare this dish at home to treat your family.

Preparing the Ingredients

To make stir-fried water spinach with fermented bean curd for two people, you will need:

• Water spinach: 300g (about one small bunch)
• Fermented bean curd: 3 tablespoons (about 3-4 cubes)
• Cooking oil: 2 tablespoons
• Vegetarian seasoning powder: 2 teaspoons
• Common seasonings: monosodium glutamate, salt

Ingredients for stir-fried water spinach with fermented bean curd

Choosing Fresh Ingredients

Selecting Water Spinach

• Choose a bunch with small, firm stems
• Opt for spinach that exudes white sap when the stem is broken
• Avoid overly green or unusually large-stemmed spinach as it may contain chemicals

Selecting Fermented Bean Curd

• Choose a jar with a natural color, not blotchy black
• Prefer bean curd stored in glass jars
• Check the expiration date and the firmness of the bean curd cubes

Steps to Follow

Prepping the Water Spinach

Remove any wilted leaves and cut the stems into short segments about 5-7cm long. Rinse the spinach thoroughly multiple times and let it drain.

Stir-Frying Water Spinach with Fermented Bean Curd

1. Heat the cooking oil in a pan over medium heat
2. Add the water spinach and stir-fry for about 2 minutes
3. Add 4 tablespoons of water and continue stir-frying for another 3 minutes
4. Add the fermented bean curd, vegetarian seasoning powder, monosodium glutamate, and salt, and mix well
5. Stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes to ensure the flavors are well absorbed

Note: Avoid adding the bean curd soaking liquid to prevent diluting the flavor.

Stir-frying water spinach process

Final Product

The finished dish of stir-fried water spinach with fermented bean curd boasts vibrant green spinach accented with the pinkish-red hue of the bean curd, making it visually appealing. The stems remain crisp and sweet, perfectly seasoned with the rich flavors of the bean curd and other seasonings.

Finished stir-fried water spinach with fermented bean curd

Conclusion

With this simple recipe, you can now prepare delicious stir-fried water spinach with fermented bean curd at home. Not only is it easy to make, but it’s also healthy, suitable for family meals or vegetarian days. Save this recipe and give it a try today!

Source: Compiled and edited by Sổ Tay Món Ăn