SAUTEED KALE WITH GARLIC AND CHILI (STIR FRY KALE RECIPE ASIAN STYLE)
No more Boring Kale, this Sauteed Kale Recipe is full of flavor, made from Garlic and a few spices.
This Stir Fry Kale is Inspired by one of Indonesian also (Malaysia and Singapore) most beloved vegetable dish, called “Cah Kangkung”. It is very easy to prepare and taste soooo good, everyone should try!
If you don’t like spicy, you don’t need to add chili.
Eat as it or pair it with grilled fish, check here!
HOW TO COOK KALE GARLIC AND CHILI WITH VIDEO TUTORIAL
Sauteed Kale with Garlic and Chili
A quick and flavorful Asian-style stir-fried kale with garlic, chili, and a savory oyster sauce seasoning — ready in under 15 minutes.
- Large wok or skillet
- 1 bag kale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup water or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 3 fresh Thai red chilies (thinly sliced (optional))
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon mushroom seasoning or umami powder (optional)
- Prepare the ingredients by washing the kale well in cold water to make sure it’s very clean.
- Chop the onion, garlic, and chili pepper.
- In a large wok, heat the oil and saute the onion, garlic, and pepper over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes, until the onion is soft but not browned.
- Add the water, then add the oyster sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar to the wok, and stir well.
- Add the kale and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes soft, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.
If you don’t like spicy food, simply leave out the Thai chilies — the dish is just as delicious without the heat.
Pairs wonderfully as a side with grilled fish or any grilled protein.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 2 days — reheat gently in a pan.
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- 2 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 tsp Mushroom Seasoning or Umami powder (optional)