Stir-fried Spinach with Ikan Bilis

Stir-fried Spinach with Ikan Bilis

 

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 2-3 people
Level of difficulty: ©©©©©

Ingredients

- 1 small handful of ikan bilis (dried anchovies), rinsed and pat dry
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 200g round/sharp spinach
- 3 slices ginger, sliced thinly
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

Sauce (A) * mix well together *
- 1/4 cup ater
- 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp corn starch

Directions

1. Separate spinach leaves and stems. Snap the stem into 5 cm length, pulling and discarding the strings.
2. Heat oil in wok and add in ikan bilis, fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Drain ikan bilis from oil and set aside on a kitchen towel to absorb excess oil.
3. Using the remaining oil in the wok, add garlic and ginger. Fry until fragrant.
4. Add in spinach. Stir fry for about 2 minutes until just softened.
5. Add in sauce (A). Stir fry for 3 minutes then cover with lid and let the contents simmer for 30 seconds.
6. Turn off the stove and add in with the previously fried ikan bilis.
7. Mixed well and dish into serving plate.