Low Fat Stir-Fried Morning Glory (Pad Pak Bung Fai Daeng)
Experience the delicious simplicity of **Low Fat Stir-Fried Morning Glory (Pad Pak Bung Fai Daeng)**, a vibrant and healthy Thai-inspired dish bursting with flavor. This quick recipe features tender-crisp water spinach, aromatic garlic, and fiery red chili, all tossed in a savory low-sodium soy and oyster sauce blend. Prepared without oil for a low-fat twist, this stir-fry comes together in just 5 minutes, preserving the bright green color and crunch of the vegetables. It's an ideal choice for a light, nutrient-packed side dish or a vegan-friendly main when paired with steamed rice. Serve with a zesty squeeze of lime for a refreshing, tangy finish. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, this dish makes healthy eating both easy and incredibly satisfying!
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Ingredients
- 300 grams Water spinach (morning glory)
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 2 pieces Red chili
- 2 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce (optional, use vegan oyster sauce if needed)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable stock or water
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 piece Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
Wash the morning glory thoroughly and trim the tough bottom stems. Cut the stems and leaves into 4-5 inch pieces, then set aside.
Step 2
Peel the garlic cloves and use the side of a knife to smash them lightly. Roughly chop the red chilies and set both aside.
Step 3
In a small bowl, mix the low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), vegetable stock or water, and sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.
Step 4
Preheat a non-stick wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. No oil is needed for this low-fat recipe.
Step 5
Once the pan is hot, add the garlic and chili. Briefly stir for 10-15 seconds, allowing the aroma to release.
Step 6
Immediately add the morning glory to the pan, followed by the prepared sauce mixture. Stir quickly and continuously to coat the vegetables in the sauce.
Step 7
Cook the morning glory for 1-2 minutes, keeping the heat high. The vegetables should remain bright green and slightly crunchy.
Step 8
Remove the pan from heat and transfer the stir-fried morning glory to a serving plate. Serve hot, optionally with lime wedges on the side for a tangy finish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (488.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 150.5 |
| Total Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1768.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 30.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.5g | |
| Protein 13.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 275.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1165.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories