Description
Stir-fried water spinach (morning glory) with a massive amount of garlic and seasoned with fish sauce. The most popular vegetable side dish.
Restaurants serving Rau Muong Xao Toi
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Water spinach(Morning glory)
- Garlic(lots)
- Fish sauce
- Sugar(pinch)
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Separate water spinach stems and leaves.
- Heat oil and lots of crushed garlic in a wok.
- Stir-fry quickly on high heat with fish sauce.
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Key spices
Garlic、Fish sauce
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Water spinach (or Komatsuna), Nampla
Pairing
Side for any dish
Trivia
A Vietnamese table isn't complete without this. Unlike Thai/Chinese versions using oyster sauce, the light umami of fish sauce stands out.
Eating tips & etiquette
The crunch of the stems and the garlic-punchy juice poured over rice is incredibly delicious.
Allergen
Fish