Korean-style Seasoned Water Spinach Side Dish

Name: Korean-style Seasoned Water Spinach Side Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 10.5 oz water spinach ((300g)); salt, to taste ((start with ¼ teaspoon)); 1-2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; several slices of red chili pepper ((depending on how spicy you like it))

Prep 10 min Cook 5 min Serves 2 Source

Ingredients

10.5 oz water spinach ((300g))
salt, to taste ((start with ¼ teaspoon))
1-2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
several slices of red chili pepper ((depending on how spicy you like it))

Steps

1
Snip off the large and tough bottom parts of the stems, either by pinching with your finger or cutting with a knife. We want to use the leafy parts and tender parts of the stems. You may be left with about 7-8 oz of vegetables. Wash thoroughly until there is no dirt in the water.
2
Blanch the water spinach in plenty of boiling water for about 3 minutes or until it is cooked through and still crisp.
3
Quickly remove the vegetables from the water and shock in a bowl of iced cold water to stop the cooking. Then let it drain and gently squeeze out excess water.
4
Toss the vegetables with salt, garlic, sesame oil and chili pepper. Give the dish 10-15 minutes to let the water spinach absorb the seasoning flavors before serving.