Water Spinach Kang Kong
Botanical Name: Ipomea aquatica
approx 15 seeds
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NZD 6.05
Widely cultivated and used in south-east Asia and ideal for warm areas as it prefers hot, humid conditions and even boggy soil. Use the succulent stems and leaves fresh, steamed, sautéed or in stir fries.
| How To Grow | In seed trays or direct where they are to grow in a container, garden or a pond. Contain in tropics where it can get invasive.Sow seed 10mm (1/2in) deep, firm down gently and keep moist.Keep well watered at all times. If grown in pot keep the pot partly submerged in water for constant moisture. |
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| When To Plant | Spring to Autumn, all year round in tropical areas. |
| When to Sow/Plant | Summer |
| Soil Type | well cultivated |
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Recipe
Stir Fried Water Spinach
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch fresh water spinach, rinsed and dried
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. sherry (optional)
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1-2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chilli, finely sliced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
- Combine stock, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sherry, and brown sugar in a bowl and set aside.
- Heat wok to high heat and add oil, swirling to coat sides. Once hot, add garlic and chilli. Cook, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Add the spinach and stir-fry for 1 minute then quickly add the sauce and stir-fry for a further 3 minutes or until spinach has darkened.
- Remove from heat, add a light squeeze of lime juice and drizzle sesame oil.