# Vietnamese stir-fried morning glory (from FOOD WITH DEV)

Video: [Stir-Fry Water Spinach w/ Garlic | Ong Choy | Morning Glory | Rau Muong Xao Toi (3 easy steps)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q) by [FOOD WITH DEV](https://www.youtube.com/@FOODWITHDEV).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.70 per serving, ~$3.40 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$15.30* per serving (90%) vs ordering out (~$17.00*). * Estimate: predicted from the ingredient list: 2 line(s) priced from Ontario averages, the rest filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Southeast Asian restaurant plate at ~$17, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- half of 1 bunch water spinach
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp natural mushroom seasoning
- 8 cloves garlic
- a bit salt _(amount estimated)_
- 1 tbsp cooking oil

## Steps

1. [0:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=26s) Cut the water spinach stems into two to three inch pieces and pluck the leaves off the leafy end.
2. [1:08](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=68s) Minces four cloves of garlic and smash the remaining four cloves.
3. [1:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=78s) Wash the cut water spinach several times in a colander to remove dirt.
4. [1:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=88s) Boil a pot of water with added salt.
5. [1:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=93s) Blanch the water spinach in the boiling water for thirty seconds.
6. [1:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=99s) Prepare a large bowl with water and ice cubes.
7. [2:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=135s) Transfer the blanched water spinach into the ice bath.
8. [2:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=143s) Heat cooking oil in a pan on high heat.
9. [2:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=147s) Add the minced garlic to the pan and stir until golden brown.
10. [2:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=153s) Add the blanched water spinach to the pan and spread it around.
11. [2:39](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=159s) Add oyster sauce, natural mushroom seasoning, and sugar to the pan.
12. [2:48](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=168s) Turn off the stove and stir the greens so they soak in the sauce.
13. [2:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=174s) Throw in the smashed garlic and continue to stir.
14. [3:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-yGJpePr2Q&t=207s) Transfer the stir-fried water spinach to a serving plate.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- colander
- pot
- bowl
- pan

## What the video didn't say

- servings count not stated
- total preparation and cooking time not stated
- exact salt amount for blanching water not specified

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