Malaysian Spicy Spinach
A Malaysian side dish made with spinach stir-fried in a chilli and shrimp paste mixture, based on the traditional kangkung belacan.
Ingredients
- 400 g spinach
- 2 tsp ground peanuts or other ground nuts, optional
FOR THE SAMBAL (SPICY MIX)
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 2 mild or hot fresh chilli
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 shallot
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp shrimp paste
- a few tbsp sunflower oil for frying
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain well.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the finely chopped onion and chilli for 3 minutes. Then add garlic, shrimp paste, ground peanuts, chilli flakes, sugar, and salt, and cook for another 2 minutes, while stirring to prevent burning.
- Add the spinach and stir well to coat. Cook for 2 more minutes.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
The total calorie content of the dish is approximately 340 calories, depending on the specific products and brands used. This makes around 170 calories per serving (based on two servings).
