Water spinach is a humble and familiar vegetable in Vietnamese family meals. Today, TasteVN would like to introduce you to 3 simple ways to make stir-fried water spinach with shrimp. Let’s get cooking right away with this stir-fry dish!
1. Stir-fried water spinach with minced shrimp
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried water spinach with minced shrimp For 2 people
Shrimp 200 gr Water spinach 300 gr Garlic 2 cloves Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Common seasoning A little (seasoning powder/ sugar/ ground pepper)
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How to make Stir-fried water spinach with minced shrimp
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Prepare the ingredients
For the shrimp, cut off the head, peel the shell, remove the black vein, then wash clean and chop finely.
Pick the tender parts of the water spinach, break into bite-sized pieces, then wash and drain. Peel the garlic and chop it finely!
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Prepare stir-fried water spinach with shrimp
Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Next, add the marinated shrimp and stir-fry on high heat for about 1 – 2 minutes until the shrimp are firm, then add the water spinach and stir-fry, mixing well, seasoning with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar, stir-fry for about 3 – 4 minutes until the water spinach is cooked.
Finally, taste and adjust the seasoning, then turn off the heat and serve the stir-fried water spinach with minced shrimp on a plate, sprinkle with a little ground pepper, and it’s done!
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Final product
Stir-fried water spinach with minced shrimp has a beautiful green color blended with the red of the shrimp, making it very appealing. The dish has a light aroma of ground pepper, with fresh shrimp absorbing the seasoning, and the water spinach is crispy and delicious.
You should enjoy it with rice to make your family meal even more delicious!
2. Stir-fried water spinach with fresh shrimp
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried water spinach with fresh shrimp For 4 people
Water spinach 400 gr Fresh shrimp 200 gr Shallots 1 bulb (minced) Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Common seasoning a little (salt/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate/ pepper)
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How to prepare Stir-fried Water Spinach with Fresh Shrimp
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Prepare the ingredients
Remove the heads of the shrimp you bought, peel off the shells, devein, and rinse thoroughly. Marinate the shrimp with minced shallots, 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Let it sit for about 30 minutes for the shrimp to absorb the flavors.
Pick the tops and young leaves of the water spinach, then wash them thoroughly and drain.
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Stir-fry the shrimp with water spinach
Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add all the marinated shrimp and stir-fry over medium heat for about 2 minutes until the shrimp are firm.
Next, add the water spinach and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and stir-fry together for about 2 more minutes.
Finally, adjust the seasoning to taste and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Stir-fried water spinach with fresh shrimp is ready. The water spinach is cooked just right, retaining its crispness, and the shrimp are juicy and sweet, seasoned perfectly for a delightful taste.
This dish paired with white rice is very addictive. Give it a try and show off your cooking skills!
3. Stir-fried water spinach with dried shrimp
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried water spinach with dried shrimp Serves 2
Water spinach 300 gr Dried shrimp 200 gr Garlic 5 cloves Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Filtered water a little Common spices a little (sugar/ monosodium glutamate/ seasoning powder)
How to choose quality dried shrimp
- You should choose shrimp that are naturally orange on the outside and yellowish on the inside, with colors that are not too bright, and without any black or white mold.
- When held, it should feel dry, not too moist, as moist shrimp can easily become moldy during storage.
- It is advisable to buy dried shrimp from reputable places; for canned types, check the expiration date and origin to ensure safety and quality.
- Additionally, you can also make dried shrimp at home using the recipe shared by TasteVN to ensure quality.
How to cook stir-fried water spinach with dried shrimp
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Prepare the ingredients
Pick out the wilted leaves from the water spinach. Then continue to cut it into pieces about 6cm – 8cm long. Next, wash it thoroughly several times and place it in a basket to drain.
Rinse the dried shrimp briefly with water, then soak the shrimp in warm water for about 15 minutes. Finally, remove the dried shrimp and place them in a bowl. For the garlic, peel and finely chop it.
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Stir-fried water spinach
Heat a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then add dried shrimp. Stir-fry the shrimp for about 2 minutes over high heat.
Next, add the water spinach and stir-fry over high heat until the vegetable is slightly softened.
At this point, add 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and a little water. Continue to stir well until the water spinach is cooked, adjust the seasoning to taste, and then turn off the heat.
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Final product
Serve the stir-fried water spinach with dried shrimp on a plate and enjoy it immediately with hot rice. This dish is extremely simple but super delicious. The water spinach is perfectly cooked and absorbs the seasoning, while the dried shrimp is sweet and buttery, ensuring it goes well with rice.
How to choose fresh, delicious water spinach
- Delicious water spinach has slender stems, about the size of a chopstick, with small tips that look slightly firm.
- You should choose stems that are light green, with fresh leaves that are not bruised or damaged. Particularly, you can test the freshness of the water spinach by snapping the tips; if you see a thin sap flowing out, it means the water spinach is still fresh, and you should buy it.
- Avoid buying overly large stems that are dark green with big, long leaves. They may be old water spinach or treated with chemicals, which are not tasty and unhealthy.
How to choose fresh, delicious shrimp
- When choosing shrimp, you should select those with a translucent shell and a slight smell of seawater.
- Fresh shrimp typically have tails that are closely folded, slightly curved bodies, firm flesh, and the head and body are tightly connected.
- Avoid buying shrimp that are slimy or have uneven colors.
How to peel shrimp and remove the shrimp vein properly
- First, use your hands to break off the shrimp’s head.
- Next, peel the shrimp shell from the belly first, then around the body. For the shell at the tail, hold the tail firmly and pull it backwards.
- To remove the shrimp vein, use a knife to make a cut along the back of the shrimp to expose the vein, then use a knife or a sharp skewer to hook out the shrimp vein. Be careful at this step to avoid breaking the vein.
