Tofu Skin & Kangkong Stir Fry

Name: Tofu Skin & Kangkong Stir Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounce tofu skin (300 g); 5 ounce sprouts (150 g); 9 ounce Kangkong leaves (Ipomoea aquatica) (250 g; rinsed and chopped); 0.5 cup roasted sesame oil (for cooking and sautéing); 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 0.25 cup soy sauce; 0.5 teaspoon white pepper; 2 teaspoon fresh ginger root (grated); 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1 tablespoon arrowroot flour (or rice or tapioca starch if not available); 0.25 cup soy sauce; 1.5 cup water; 1 teaspoon red or green chili sauce (optional); 4 tablespoon Roasted seasame oil

By Dada Shivananda·Beginner

This is a straightforward, easy, and flavorful dish that evokes the experience of dining at the bustling street markets of Singapore, where famous hawker centers and the lively Orchard Road create a cultural kaleidoscope of culinary joy. Give this recipe a try, enjoy its vibrant flavors, and immerse yourself in the authentic ambiance of Asian street food.

Kangkong is a leafy vegetable commonly used in Asian cuisines, prized for its rich vitamins and minerals. It is also valued in traditional herbal medicine for treating fever, liver ailments, and notably, diabetes in pregnant women. Kangkong (Ipomoea aquatica) is known by many names: Kangkong in Tagalog (Philippines), Kangkung in Vietnam, water spinach or river spinach in English, water morning glory, water convolvulus, Chinese spinach, and swamp cabbage.

Nutritional Benefits: Kangkong leaves are highly nutritious and beneficial for overall health. They are rich in vitamins A and C, which support eye health, muscle function, and skin health while boosting the immune system. Additionally, they provide phenolic antioxidants such as carotene, lutein, xanthin, and cryptoxanthin to combat free radicals linked to chronic illnesses, and are a good source of calcium, potassium, and magnesium for bone and nervous system health.

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time15 min

Total Time30 min

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Tofu Skin & Kangkong Stir Fry

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Sweet Sour Sauce

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Make the Sweet Sour Sauce

Make the Stir Fry Tofu

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