Water Spinach Stir Fry (Pad Pak Boong)

This year, I grew my own water spinach, and it’s been one of the easiest, most rewarding veggies in my garden. It’s a cut-and-come-again plant that grows back fast, which means I get to enjoy Water Spinach Stir Fry, or Pad Pak Boong, again and again. If you’ve never tried growing it yourself, I highly recommend giving it a go—especially if you love fresh, flavorful Thai stir-fries.

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine thai, Thai Inspire

Keyword pad pak boong, water spinach, water spinach stir fry

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Total Time 8

Servings

Calories 134

Author Mary Thatcher

Equipment

1 wok

Ingredients

1 tbsp oil
1 lb water spinach (morning glory or pak boong)
1 tbsp garlic (minced)
3-4 Thai chilies (chopped or sliced bias)
4 tbsp water
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fermented soybean (Tao Jeaw) or substitute with Miso paste.
½ tbsp sugar (or sweetener of choice)

Instructions

Prep the vegetables: Wash the water spinach thoroughly to remove dirt or grit. Cut the tougher stems into 2-inch pieces and leave the tender tops in longer strands. Smash or roughly chop the garlic and chilies for bold flavor.
Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, Tao Jiew (Thai fermented soybean paste), oyster sauce, sugar, and water until well combined. Set aside so it’s ready to pour in quickly during stir-frying.
Heat the oil: Add oil to a wok and heat over high heat. Tilt the wok from left to right to coat the entire surface so the vegetables don’t stick and cook evenly.
Stir-fry the vegetables: Add the water spinach, garlic, and chilies to the hot wok all at once. Cover immediately with a lid and let the vegetables steam for 2 minutes to soften while keeping their vibrant color.
Add the sauce: Remove the lid and pour in the sauce mixture. Stir-fry everything together for another 1 minute until the water spinach is just wilted and fully coated in the sauce.
Serve: Transfer to a serving plate and enjoy right away with hot jasmine rice or warm congee for a comforting Thai meal.

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