Stir-fried Spinach with Garlic Sauce
Stir-fried Spinach with Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
- 300 grams spinach
- 2 garlic, cloves
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 pinch salt, for blanching
- as needed ice water, for cooling
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly wash the spinach to remove any dirt or debris.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 100
- 3
Carefully add the washed spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 30 seconds. This helps to tenderize the spinach and retain its vibrant color.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 100
- 4
Immediately transfer the blanched spinach from the hot water into a bowl of ice water. This stops the cooking process and preserves the spinach's color and texture. Let it cool for about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Remove the cooled spinach from the ice water and gently squeeze out any excess water. This prevents the dish from becoming watery.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Mince the 2 cloves of garlic finely.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken bouillon, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth and the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pan or wok over high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 15-30 seconds until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Add the blanched and squeezed spinach to the pan with the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the spinach.
⏱️ 1 min
- 12
Stir-fry quickly for 1-2 minutes, tossing the spinach to ensure it's evenly coated with the thickening sauce. The sauce will become glossy and cling to the spinach.
⏱️ 2 min
- 13
Serve the stir-fried spinach immediately as a delicious side dish.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Stir-fried Spinach with Garlic Sauce
- 300 grams spinach
- 2 garlic, cloves
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 pinch salt, for blanching
- as needed ice water, for cooling
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly wash the spinach to remove any dirt or debris.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 100 - 3
Carefully add the washed spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 30 seconds. This helps to tenderize the spinach and retain its vibrant color.
⏱️ 1 min•🌡️ 100 - 4
Immediately transfer the blanched spinach from the hot water into a bowl of ice water. This stops the cooking process and preserves the spinach's color and texture. Let it cool for about 1-2 minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Remove the cooled spinach from the ice water and gently squeeze out any excess water. This prevents the dish from becoming watery.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Mince the 2 cloves of garlic finely.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
In a small bowl, combine all the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, chicken bouillon, sugar, cornstarch, and water. Whisk well until the mixture is smooth and the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large pan or wok over high heat until shimmering.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 15-30 seconds until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Add the blanched and squeezed spinach to the pan with the garlic.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the spinach.
⏱️ 1 min - 12
Stir-fry quickly for 1-2 minutes, tossing the spinach to ensure it's evenly coated with the thickening sauce. The sauce will become glossy and cling to the spinach.
⏱️ 2 min - 13
Serve the stir-fried spinach immediately as a delicious side dish.