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Porbidang Kangkong

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Porbidang Kangkong

Porbidang Kangkong braises leafy kangkong in a spicy, rich coconut sauce.

25 minutes · Serves 3

Ingredients for Porbidang Kangkong

  • 1 large bunch kangkong leaves, rinsed and cleaned
  • 1 can coconut milk, 400 ml
  • 1 can coconut cream, 200 ml
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 small shallots, minced
  • 2 to 4 bird's-eye chilies, minced
  • 1 pork stock cube
  • Fish sauce, to taste
  • Oil
  • 1/4 cup fried garlic, for garnish

How to cook Porbidang Kangkong

  1. 1.Separate kangkong leaves from stems and cut the stems into smaller pieces.
  2. 2.Sauté garlic and shallots in oil over medium heat, then stir-fry chilies for 30 seconds.
  3. 3.Add coconut milk and pork stock cube. Bring to a high boil until slightly thickened and coconut oil begins to render.
  4. 4.Add kangkong stems and simmer uncovered for 90 seconds.
  5. 5.Add leaves and simmer 1 minute.
  6. 6.Stir in coconut cream, simmer 1 minute, season with fish sauce, and garnish generously with fried garlic.
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