Thai Stir-Fried Morning Glory

Step 1

Morning glory is known as phak bung or pak boong (ผักบุ้ง) in Thai. This vegetable has long and tender stems and leaves.

Step 2

To prepare it, cut the whole vegetable (stems and leaves) into 6 cm (2.5 inches) long pieces, about the size of your palm.

Step 3

Halve the garlic cloves and cut a slit in the red chillies lengthwise without slicing through them. Mix fish sauce, oyster sauce, fermented soybean sauce, water, and sugar in a cup.

Step 4

Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat. When very hot, add the prepared garlic and chillies and sizzle them for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the morning glory to the pan, followed by the sauce mix. Stir-fry all over high heat for no more than a minute. Transfer all to a plate, veggies and sauce, and enjoy it with steamed rice on the side.