Vegetables · Fresh
Water spinach
Also called morning glory, kangkung, ong choy, pak bung
Leafy green with hollow, crunchy stems and tender leaves; flash-fried with garlic, chilli and fermented sauces across Southeast Asia.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodSpinach
Wilts more and lacks the crunchy hollow stem.
- T2 · GoodSweet potato leaves
Softer stems, no hollow crunch.
- T3 · In a pinchAmaranth leaves
Earthier, no crunchy stems.
- T3 · In a pinchChoy sum
More cabbagey; cook a bit longer.
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