Kangkong with Squid Balls in Oyster Sauce

Method9 steps · about 15 min

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   Step 1: From the cleaned water-spinach (1 bunch) bunch, keep the leaves and a few tender stalks; discard tough ends and chop the selected greens. Check the squid-ball (10) label for thawing or cooking instructions and halve all 10 balls.

   Uses 1 bunch water spinach (kangkong), cleaned and chopped · 10 commercial squid balls, halved

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   Step 2: Heat the 3 tbsp cooking oil in a pan over medium heat.

   Uses 3 tbsp cooking oil

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   Step 3: Add the minced onion (1) and crushed minced garlic (3 cloves) to the hot oil. Sauté until the onion softens.

   Uses Hot sauté oil · 1 onion, minced · 3 cloves garlic, crushed and minced

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   Step 4: Add all 10 halved squid balls to the softened aromatics and stir-fry for 3 minutes. If the product requires longer cooking, continue as its label directs so the balls are fully cooked before serving.

   Stir-fry squid balls · 3 minUses Softened onion, garlic and oil · All ten halved squid balls

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   Step 5: Pour in the 3 tbsp oyster sauce and stir to coat the squid balls.

   Uses Stir-fried squid balls and aromatics · 3 tbsp oyster sauce

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   Step 6: Stir the 1 tsp cornstarch into the 1/2 cup chicken broth until smoothly blended. Pour the mixture into the pan and stir over medium heat until the sauce bubbles and thickens.

   Uses Squid balls coated in oyster sauce · 1 tsp cornstarch · 1/2 cup chicken broth

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   Step 7: Add the chopped water-spinach leaves and selected tender stalks to the thickened sauce. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring, until wilted and tender.

   Cook water spinach in sauce · 3 minUses Squid balls in thickened oyster sauce · Selected chopped water-spinach leaves and tender stalks

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   Step 8: Taste and season with salt and ground black pepper as needed.

   Uses Cooked water spinach and squid balls in oyster sauce · Salt, to taste · Ground black pepper, to taste

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   Step 9: Transfer the finished dish to a serving plate and serve hot, sharing it among three people.

   Uses Seasoned water spinach and squid balls