Cambodian Stir-fried Morning Glory with Pork and Fermented Soybeans

Ingredients

• morning glory, water spinach / kangkong, cut into pieces
• 150 gminced pork
• 2 tbspfermented soya beans
• 4 clovegarlic, chopped
• vegetable oil, for frying
• fish sauce, a dash, to season
• sugar, a pinch, to balance
• chilli, a sprinkling, to taste

Method

1. 1

   Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.

2. 2

   Add the minced pork and break it up with a spatula. Stir-fry until fully cooked and browned, about 2–3 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the fermented soya beans and cook for 1 minute, mixing thoroughly with the pork.

4. 4

   Toss in the morning glory and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, keeping the heat high to maintain the bright green colour and crisp texture.

5. 5

   Check the seasoning and adjust with fish sauce or sugar as needed. Transfer to a serving dish and serve immediately with steamed rice.