Side Dish

Pad Pak Boong Fai Daeng (Stir-fried Morning Glory)

Name: Pad Pak Boong Fai Daeng (Stir-fried Morning Glory)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: thai
Ingredients: 300 g morning glory trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces; 4 clove garlic finely chopped; 2 pcs thai chili sliced; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 0.5 tsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp vegetarian mushroom sauce; 0.5 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp water; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

This quick and flavorful Thai stir-fry features crisp morning glory (water spinach) cooked with a savory sauce. It's a popular side dish known for its vibrant green color and garlicky punch.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 20 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Medium
Per serving: 173 kcal

Vegetarian

Allergen information: may contain gluten and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

300 gmorning glory, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
4 clovegarlic, finely chopped
2 pcsthai chili, sliced
2 tbspvegetable oil

sauce

1 tbspsoy sauce
0.5 tspdark soy sauce
1 tbspvegetarian mushroom sauce
0.5 tspsugar
2 tbspwater

Equipment

wok · knife · cutting board · small bowl

The method

Step by step

1
Wash the morning glory thoroughly and trim off any tough ends. Cut the stems and leaves into 2-inch pieces.
About 5 min
2
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, vegetarian mushroom sauce, sugar, and water to create the stir-fry sauce. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
About 2 min
3
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke slightly. Add the vegetable oil.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure your pan is very hot for a proper stir-fry.
4
Add the chopped garlic and sliced Thai chilies to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 15-30 seconds until fragrant.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
5
Immediately add the morning glory to the wok. Stir-fry vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the morning glory just starts to wilt and turn bright green.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Keep the heat high and move the vegetables constantly.
6
Pour the prepared sauce over the morning glory and continue to stir-fry for another 30 seconds to 1 minute, ensuring all the vegetables are coated and the sauce thickens slightly.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook; the morning glory should still have a slight crunch.
7
Remove from heat and serve immediately as a side dish with steamed rice.

Per serving

Nutrition

65%Score

Calories: 173.3kcal
Protein: 3.2g
Carbs: 9.3g
Fat: 14.5g
Fibre: 2.8g
Sugar: 1.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover Pad Pak Boong Fai Daeng in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat gently in a pan over medium heat until warmed through, adding a splash of water if it seems dry.