How do you make kangkong with oyster sauce and Tokwa?

Instructions

  1. Drain tofu from packing liquid.
  2. Trim about 2 inches from the kangkong stalks and discard.
  3. In a bowl, combine oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, water, sesame oil and cornstarch.
  4. In a wide skillet over medium heat, heat oil until hot.
  5. Remove excess oil from the pan except for about 2 tablespoons.

Can you cook kangkong stalks?

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil (preferably the one used to make toasted garlic) in a pan. When the oil gets hot, put-in the sliced kangkong stalks. Cook for 2 minutes.

Is kangkong safe to eat raw?

Some leafy greens don’t need any cooking at all and the kangkong is one of them. You can eat these raw! You’ll get the full benefits of its nutritional value and not have to worry about the greens overcooking.

How do you make kang kong stir fry?

  1. Wash and cut the stems of the kang kong into sections.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large wok or pan until hot.
  3. Add in garlic, cut chili and soy bean and stir fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
  4. Add in Kang Kong stems and cook brief for 30 seconds.
  5. Add in Kang Kong leaves, fish sauce, sugar and a splash of water.

Is tokwa and tofu the same?

Tokwa is the Filipino term for tofu. It’s typically in block form and is drier than firm tofu, making it a close equivalent of extra-firm tofu. It’s also slightly tangy and has a thicker “skin.” You’ll find tokwa used in most Filipino tofu dishes such as tokwa’t baboy and adobong tokwa.

What is kangkong in English?

Kangkong is a semi-aquatic tropical plant that’s a popular vegetable in the Philippines. The word kangkong has been translated into English as swamp cabbage or river spinach, but those names don’t reflect what kangkong really is except for the fact that it grows where there’s a lot of water.

How can I make kangkong last longer?

For some produce like kangkong, remove the body and keep the leaves. Place them in an airtight container or ziplock bag. This saves you time and extends the life of your vegetable.

Can kangkong make you poop?

Juice from boiled kangkong is used to loosen constipation.

Is kangkong good for high blood?

Kangkong also has high iron levels. And for people with anemia, a iron-rich diet is the advisable and best way to fight it. It helps increase a person’s hemoglobin.

What can I cook with kangkong?

Usually kangkong is cooked with belachan (shrimp paste cubes) but my mother used fish sauce because belachan can be strong and she also thinks more people have fish sauce in their pantry than shrimp paste.