Malabar Spinach or "Ti Wang Cai" as it is pronounced in mandarin is a green leafy vegetable commonly used in Chinese cuisine. It is not quite a spinach and has a slimy taste similar to okra. Rich in Vitamins A, C, iron and calcium, it is low in calories and is believed to help remove toxins and mucus from the body.
Stir-frying is one of the simplest ways to enjoy this leafy veg.
500gms Malabar Spinach (soaked & rinsed)
3 Shitake mushrooms
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
2 teaspoons olive oil
sprinkle of salt
handful of dried shrimps
1) Heat olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
2) Stir-fry dried shrimps, garlic till fragrant. Add shitake mushrooms and lastly, malabar spinach.
3) Toss vegetables around to cook evenly till it turns dark green. Add salt to taste and a dash of water (to prevent overheating in pan). Give the mixture a couple of tosses and voila!
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