Tumis Kangkung

Bring a vibrant taste of Indonesia to your table with Tumis Kangkung, a quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender water spinach infused with the bold flavors of garlic, shallots, and shrimp paste (terasi). This savory dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or as a versatile side dish to complement your favorite Asian-inspired meals. A hint of red chili adds a mild heat, while a touch of sugar balances the savory umami notes. Best served with steamed rice, Tumis Kangkung is a delicious way to incorporate nutrient-rich greens into your meal with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 300 grams water spinach (kangkung)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pieces red chili
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 pieces shallots
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste (terasi)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon sugar
• 50 milliliters water

Directions

Step 1

Wash the water spinach thoroughly under running water, separate the leaves from the stems, and cut the stems into 5 cm lengths. Set aside.

Step 2

Slice the red chilies diagonally and peel and finely chop the garlic and shallots.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the chopped garlic and shallots to the pan and stir-fry for about 1 minute until they become fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced red chilies to the pan and continue stir-frying for another minute.

Step 6

Add the shrimp paste (terasi) and mix well with the garlic, shallots, and chilies until the shrimp paste is well incorporated.

Step 7

Toss in the water spinach, stirring quickly to coat it evenly with the aromatic mixture.

Step 8

Add the salt, sugar, and water. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes or until the water spinach is vibrant green and tender but still crisp.

Step 9

Taste the stir-fry and adjust the seasoning if needed.

Step 10

Serve immediately as a side dish with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	487.8 grams (487.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	368

Total Fat 27.20g	35%
Saturated Fat 4.00g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 1721mg	75%
Total Carbohydrate 27.50g	10%
Dietary Fiber 9.00g	32%
Total Sugars 9.50g
Protein 12.20g	24%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 282mg	22%
Iron 7mg	36%
Potassium 1286mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.7%

Protein: 12.1%

Carbs: 27.3%