
Stir-Fry Water Spinach With Shrimp Paste (Belacan Kangkung)
Stir-Fry Water Spinach With Shrimp Paste (Belacan Kangkung) is a side dish that serves 2. One serving contains 140 calories, 9g of protein, and 8g of fat. For $1.39 per serving, this recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe is liked by 1 foodies and cooks. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic, and primal diet. A mixture of shallots, olive oil, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is brought to you by Foodista. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. With a spoonacular score of 91%, this dish is excellent. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Green Beans Belacan Stir Fry, Stir-Fry Shrimp with Thai Roasted Chili Paste {Video + Giveaway}, and Mushroom balls and kangkong (water spinach) stir fry.
- Serves: 2
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: side dish
- Health Rating: 74.0
Ingredients
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water spinach | 400.0 | grams | None |
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olive oil | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |
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salt | 2.0 | servings | None |
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chilies | 3.0 | None | |
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garlic | 2.0 | cloves | None |
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shallots | 2.0 | servings | None |
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belacan/dried shrimp paste | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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water | 1.0 | Tbsp | None |

water spinach
Qty: 400.0
Metric: grams
Price: None

olive oil
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None

salt
Qty: 2.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

chilies
Qty: 3.0
Metric:
Price: None

garlic
Qty: 2.0
Metric: cloves
Price: None

shallots
Qty: 2.0
Metric: servings
Price: None

belacan/dried shrimp paste
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None

water
Qty: 1.0
Metric: Tbsp
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: Wash ong choi/kangkung/water spinach and cut into 2-3 inch in length. Set aside.
Ingredients:
- water spinach
Step 2: Grind chilies, garlic, shallots and belacan/dried shrimp paste.
Ingredients:
- belacan
- shallot
- chili pepper
- garlic
Step 3: Heat oil in a wok/pan, then saute the spice paste until fragrant.
Ingredients:
- spice paste
- cooking oil
Equipment:
- frying pan
- wok
Step 4: Add in tiger prawns, stir and cook until the prawns turn orange/pink.
Ingredients:
- tiger shrimp
- orange
- shrimp
Step 5: Add in ong choi/kangkung/water spinach and water, stir and mix well.
Ingredients:
- water spinach
- water
Step 6: Season with salt.
Ingredients:
- salt
Step 7: Stir-fry on high heat for about 2-3 minutes until its soft.
Step 8: Serve hot with boiled rice.
Ingredients:
- rice
Dietary Information
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Very Healthy
Nutrition Facts
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
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Calories | 140.07 kcal | 7.0% |
Fat | 7.81 g | 12.02% |
Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 6.23% |
Carbohydrates | 13.39 g | 4.46% |
Net Carbohydrates | 8.08 g | 2.94% |
Sugar | 3.69 g | 4.1% |
Cholesterol | 28.5 mg | 9.5% |
Sodium | 515.01 mg | 22.39% |
Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
Protein | 8.58 g | 17.16% |
Vitamin A | 13242.91 IU | 264.86% |
Vitamin C | 208.01 mg | 252.14% |
Magnesium | 158.57 mg | 39.64% |
Folate | 129.96 µg | 32.49% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.57 mg | 28.71% |
Manganese | 0.5 mg | 24.99% |
Potassium | 856.83 mg | 24.48% |
Iron | 4.32 mg | 24.0% |
Fiber | 5.31 g | 21.23% |
Calcium | 179.66 mg | 17.97% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.26 mg | 15.39% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.66 mg | 13.31% |
Vitamin K | 13.72 µg | 13.07% |
Phosphorus | 112.21 mg | 11.22% |
Vitamin E | 1.48 mg | 9.84% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.12 mg | 7.68% |
Copper | 0.14 mg | 7.21% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.44 mg | 4.38% |
Zinc | 0.58 mg | 3.84% |
Selenium | 2.58 µg | 3.68% |