Sauteed Mung Bean Sprouts and Water Spinach With Pork Recipe

I am a chef on a luxury world cruise liner. I love to cook and write recipes that are inspired by foods from all over the world.

This is a healthy and delicious recipe for sauteed mung bean sprouts, pork, and water spinach (known as kangkong in the Philippines). The dish requires minimal prep time, which makes it ideal for those who want to eat healthy but don't have a lot of time to cook.

Cook Time

Ingredients

• 100 grams pork, sliced
• 60 grams mung bean sprouts
• 40 grams water spinach (kangkong)
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• cooking oil

Utensils

For Preparation:

• 3 medium bowls
• 2 small bowls
• 1 medium plate
• 1 small plate
• measuring cups
• measuring spoons
• chopping board
• knife

For Cooking:

• cooking spoon
• saute pan

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan. Saute onion and garlic. Add pork slices. Cook until slightly brown.
2. Pour in water. Season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer until the pork slices are tender.
3. Add mung bean sprouts. Cook until slightly tender before adding chopped water spinach (kangkong).
4. Stir in oyster sauce and soy sauce. Mix well and continue cooking.
5. Serve with rice.

Video: Sauteed Mung Bean Sprouts and Water Spinach With Pork

Tips and Techniques

• For a healthier option, replace pork with chicken or seafood.
• For added spice, add chopped chilies.
• Adjust the amount of soy sauce if using the low-sodium variety.

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Comments

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on April 07, 2020:

Hi Dredcuum, thanks. Same to you. Good day.

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on April 07, 2020:

Hello Miebakagh,

Stay safe!

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on April 05, 2020:

Dredcuam, you're welcomed.

Travel Chef (author) from Manila on April 05, 2020:

Hi Miebakagh,

Yes. Like what I've noyed in my tips and techniques, you may opt to add other meats or seafood. I hope you try this recipe!

Miebakagh Fiberesima from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, NIGERIA. on April 04, 2020:

Dredcuan, thanks for sharing. As I do not eat pork, you suggest fish which is idea.