Rau Muống Xào Tỏi (Stir-Fried Morning Glory).
The most popular Vietnamese vegetable side — crunchy water spinach stems and leaves stir-fried with lots of garlic in a hot wok. Simple, fast, and addictive.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4 people
- Difficulty
- Easy

Ingredients
For 4 servings · Check off as you go
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3 stepsPrep the greens
Wash morning glory thoroughly. Separate thicker stems from leafy tops if desired for even cooking.
5 min
Stir fry
Heat wok very hot with oil. Add garlic and stir until fragrant (10 seconds). Add stems first, then leaves. Toss vigorously.
4 min
Season & serve
Add oyster/fish sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Stir fry another 1-2 minutes until just wilted but still bright green and crunchy. Serve immediately.
2 min
Cooking Tips
Use the highest heat possible and add the stems first. The secret is "wok hei" — the breath of the wok. Do not overcook or it becomes soggy.
Nutrition per Serving
Recipe-provided estimates; values vary with ingredients and serving size.
- calories
- 140 kcal
- protein
- 4 g
- carbs
- 12 g
- fat
- 8 g
- fiber
- 5 g






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