Kangkung Belacan (Stir-fried Water Spinach)
This kangkung belacan dish is a staple for a reason: it is incredibly easy to follow, budget-friendly, and delivers a massive punch of umami flavour that pairs perfectly with a simple bowl of steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil oil of choice
- 3 small onions diced/minced
- 1/2 belacan crushed
- 3 tbsp ikan bilis (dried anchovies)
- 3 red chilli cut
- 1 kangkung depends on no. of pax
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Heat up oil in a medium size pan. Add diced/minced onions and saute until it is slightly brown.
- Add belacan, ikan bilis and red chilli. Mix them well.
- Add salt and mix again. Then, add the kangkung and stir as best as possible.
- Cover the lid and let it cook for 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, remove the lid and add water. Stir the water spinach well and ensuring it mixes nicely together. Close the lid and let it cook for another 10 minutes.
- Open the lid and mix it well. You're done!