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Kangkong in Oyster Sauce

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Kangkong in Oyster Sauce

Tender kangkong is coated in a glossy oyster sauce with toasted garlic.

25 minutes · Serves 3

Ingredients for Kangkong in Oyster Sauce

  • 1 bunch kangkong (ongchoy or water spinach), cleaned
  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons toasted garlic
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, optional
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

How to cook Kangkong in Oyster Sauce

  1. 1.Separate kangkong leaves from stalks and cut stalks into 2-inch pieces.
  2. 2.Whisk beef broth, oyster sauce, and cornstarch until smooth.
  3. 3.Heat oil over medium-high heat; cook stalks for 2 minutes. Add sauce mixture and toasted garlic, stirring for about 1 minute until thickened.
  4. 4.Add leaves and optional red pepper flakes; cook 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Season and finish with optional sesame seeds.
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