Asian Spicy Recipes - Kangkung Belacan (Belacan Water Spinach)

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RECIPES OF MALAYSIA
Kangkung Belacan (Belacan Water Spinach) Ingredients
1 lb 3 tbsp 1 1/2 tsp	Kangkung (also called water spinach or water convolvulus) Peanut (or vegetable) oil Sugar Salt (adjust to taste)
To be ground or blended:
2 tbs 1 1/2 tbsp 6 4 cloves 1 1/2 tbsp	Dried shrimp Chili paste (adjust to taste) Shallots Garlic Belacan (also spelt belachan or blacan)
Method Wash kangkung well in water, drain and cut into 2-3 inch lengths Soak dried prawns in hot boiling water till softened, drain, reserve some of the liquid Using a mortar and pestle or blender, grind the softened dried prawns, shallots, garlic, belacan, chili paste into a chunky paste Heat wok on high, add 2 tbsp peanut or vegetable oil, stir-fry the paste for 1-2 minutes, reduce heat cook until quite toasted and turns a shade darker (being careful not to burn) Add the kangkung, sugar, and salt if necessary Stir-fry on high heat, about 2-3 minutes Dish onto a serving dish while it is still quite crisp and serve hot immediately