Morning glory blanched, then quickly sautéed with thinly sliced garlic and a spoonful of oyster sauce. A simple everyday side that we love next to thịt kho tàu.

Ingredients

• Morning glory (rau muống)
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
• A splash of neutral oil

Instructions

1. Blanch the morning glory in a pot of boiling water for 2–3 minutes, then drain. Save the blanching water if you want to make the broth (see notes).
2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the morning glory and oyster sauce and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
4. Serve warm.

Notes & substitutions