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Pad Pak Boong (Thai Stir-fried Morning Glory)
When I first went to Thailand was was surprised to see 'Morning Glory' being offered on the menu. First thing that came to mind was the Morning Glory flower, and I thought it was a little weird. Nonetheless, I ordered it out of curiosity only to find out that it is actually Kang Kong! Kang
- Prep time
- --
- Cook time
- Not listed
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pack of kangkong / water morning glory (cut to 2 inch pieces)
- 1-2 chilli padi (seeded and sliced on a bias (or to taste))
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fermented soybean paste (tou cheong)
- 2 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- water
- 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat pan on med high, when pan is hot, add oil.
- 2
Add garlic and chilli and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- 3
Add kangkong and stir fry until it starts to wilt.
- 4
Then add fermented bean sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and splash of water.
- 5
Stir fry until combined.
- 6
Remove from heat and serve immediately.