How to Make Kong Xin Cai 空心菜 (Water Spinach)

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    Ingredients: (2-4 serving)
    Water Spinach: 1 lb
    Rice Wine (Sake or some kind of wine fermented from rice): 1 tbsp
    Vegetable Oil: 3 tbsp
    Sugar: 1 tsp
    Water or Chicken stock: 2 tbsp
    Sesame Oil: 1 tsp
    Fish Sauce: 1 1/2 tbsp
    OR
    Substitute for Fish Sauce:
    Salt
    Oyster Sauce
    Red Bean Curd
    Soy Sauce
    Chicken Powder
    Lard or Pork fat
    Music by:
    "Sunshine" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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  • @cmfernandez9283
    @cmfernandez9283 8 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    I can't believe I came across this. I had this dish when I was around 11. My next door neighbor Mrs. Chan was babysitting me and my brother and fed us this. It was amazing. I never knew what the dish was called and never knew it was a unique vegetable. I only had to wait 19 years to find out, lol.

    • @epiccoconut5995
      @epiccoconut5995 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Christopher Fernandez LOL
      Awww, better late than never.

    • @imsoooimpresssss4574
      @imsoooimpresssss4574 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christopher Fernandez my favorite of all time!!! Sooo delicious

    • @asiyahasiyah4607
      @asiyahasiyah4607 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Christopher Fernandez really in bahasa indonesia called kangkong

    • @charlierain3815
      @charlierain3815 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your comment is very satisfying.

  • @tracyyim
    @tracyyim 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    my mom would cook it with bean cured cubes, and I absolutely love it!

  • @war3rd
    @war3rd 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was introduced to this vegetable on a trip to Taiwan and 20 years later I grow it myself in the US because I love it so much and it is so versatile. Moist soil is in fact the best way to grow it I have found, as you mention in this brilliant video. Great job, you do an excellent job of describing the food and the recipe, and I loved watching it.

  • @byungheejoo
    @byungheejoo 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos! So much concise info! Plus the hidden comedic gems...keep up the great work!

  • @TheArtOfCooking
    @TheArtOfCooking  10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yes, actually my dad grew this from seed not me. I just helped out. We got the seeds from chinatown. However, you don't need seeds to grow this. If you buy fresh one from the market, instead of cooking them put them in water. In about 3 days or so the roots will grow out from the bottom. After about a week or so plant them in moist soil. They will eventually grow flowers and thus seed so you can harvest them. It's probably the best way. These vegetable grow fast if there's a lot water and sun.

  • @modishmade
    @modishmade 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is my FAVORITE vegetable dish!!!! Oh I’m so excited

  • @pingt3989
    @pingt3989 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, I haven't had this veggie for a long long time. Now my mouth is watering. Thank you for sharing Raymond.!

  • @neurocosm
    @neurocosm 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That looks crazy good. Looking forward to more recipes more often from you, Chef :D

  • @Eric-nb7vg
    @Eric-nb7vg 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    This vege is amazing! I love it. Hail to 空心菜!

  • @AserethMaria
    @AserethMaria 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grow mine too even in pot but they thrived more during rainy days, i love the beancurd paste and chili bean paste when cooking this

  • @chrispalasz
    @chrispalasz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    bro that was an amazing video, thanks. your dish looks great. Imma try this tomorrow

  • @fluvCity
    @fluvCity 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    made this and my friends loved it.

  • @chendawilliam7052
    @chendawilliam7052 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite dish thank you can't wait to try this Raymond

  • @janethfarnendo9471
    @janethfarnendo9471 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is lovely vegetable delicious.. I love & have plant in a big wide pot. Thanks for sharing us. God bless u & family! 👍👏❤️😊

  • @JJoeisCooking
    @JJoeisCooking 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite Chinese vegetable. This looks like a really delicious way to prepare them.

  • @annabellediaz8453
    @annabellediaz8453 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I liked how you cook it..so simple and yet it looks so yummy..

  • @jessbridges564
    @jessbridges564 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mine turned out perfectly 💜💜💜😁 This is definitely a new 반찬 for my family!

  • @nameera8636
    @nameera8636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i made this for my family... this was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

  • @knives110
    @knives110 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    His voice is pretty hypnotic. The monotone and reference to his mother at some point made me stare at my screen almost zoned out yet receptive to everything he was saying

  • @laylarose8463
    @laylarose8463 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this is looks so good! Thanks, Raymond. :)

  • @chamal101
    @chamal101 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love your cooking mate.. In Sri Lanka we call this veg 'Kang Kung'... and I love it and my mom cooks this in many ways.. love this vid.. thanks... :)

  • @traceymartin35
    @traceymartin35 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always good to see your videos thanks!

  • @AQuickBite
    @AQuickBite ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude, Your food looks awesome. You do a good job of filming and editing! I am aiming to make videos look this good!

  • @Johnny_Benson
    @Johnny_Benson 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for teaching me about growing them in water. I have a Aquaponics system and they are long with small leaves. I plan on making a wicker bed to grow these.

  • @TheArtOfCooking
    @TheArtOfCooking  10 ปีที่แล้ว

    oohh, that sound delicious.

  • @mysticalangel
    @mysticalangel 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I add fermented bean curd and chili peppers too. Love this dish so much. Order it for every meal when I go back to China

  • @josephpuspam1755
    @josephpuspam1755 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simple and easy looks good

  • @Un-Known-X
    @Un-Known-X ปีที่แล้ว

    this was awesome

  • @williamwerner9150
    @williamwerner9150 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    That looks so good 😍

  • @karenzhen3530
    @karenzhen3530 ปีที่แล้ว

    I grew up eating this but I never could remember the name. Thanks for sharing!

  • @sujeewawanigasinghe9920
    @sujeewawanigasinghe9920 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This dish is looking wonderful. Perfect

  • @abarisol
    @abarisol 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks great Karen R described the way Filipinos cook it-very similar to you. I think this is what the Filipinos call Kang Kong. Please guide us in growing the delicious veggie. Thanks again for another great video.

  • @bbqnewb
    @bbqnewb 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice, love your videos.

  • @justgot123
    @justgot123 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    looks so goood..

  • @Kyomu87hangi
    @Kyomu87hangi 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

  • @rp627
    @rp627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    man, it’s awesome you show the actual plant, and give some info. it’s strong enough to stop a river! haha

  • @MariaRodriguez-sd4qj
    @MariaRodriguez-sd4qj 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are awesome ❣️ thanks 😊

  • @susanpalmer243
    @susanpalmer243 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for showing good food

  • @ladyshaw777
    @ladyshaw777 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you - Absolutely DELICIOUS 🌺

  • @Pearlygal82
    @Pearlygal82 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Classic dish. Borneo most of time cooked with sambal chilli.. my dad loves to cook it with garlic and salt.

  • @modishmade
    @modishmade 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    funny, I like your sense of humor, kong Xin cai is my favorite veggie! I used to request this for dinner and lunch all the time in the summer when I worked at this Chinese restaurant for years.

  • @TheArtOfCooking
    @TheArtOfCooking  10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just for your infomation. Water spinach and regular spinach are very different species, they taste very different. Water Spinach (Ipomoea aquatica) is a member of the Convolvulaceae (Morning glory) family and the same genus as the sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas). While, spinach (Spinacia oleracea) is an edible flowering plant in the family of Amaranthaceae. However, you can do this with regular spinach just the taste won't be same though.

  • @claygresham6906
    @claygresham6906 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! i plan on trying to grow Kong Xin Cai in a large tub this spring from seed.

    • @charlierain3815
      @charlierain3815 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can also plant on a wet ground separating in groups.

  • @ThuyLe-ve2kz
    @ThuyLe-ve2kz 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My daughter loves this dish

  • @wednesdaychild1156
    @wednesdaychild1156 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    good and clear explaination. dumm up.
    follow your video clips, one gets more tips from you.
    plenty tks for sharing.

  • @aiirwreckaa
    @aiirwreckaa 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My mom cooks this with soy sauce, garlic, and some spice!! This and cai xing are my favorite vegetable dishes by far

  • @adamslogic
    @adamslogic 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I ate this a lot in Thailand, made the same way but with red birds eye chilies too. Very good like that.

  • @pipocifra7751
    @pipocifra7751 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this recipe! It made me lose a lot of pounds! Thanks! :)

  • @vivianh7112
    @vivianh7112 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite!

  • @moltaingchu993
    @moltaingchu993 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @Dems-fk8sh
    @Dems-fk8sh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! Thank you !

  • @count500
    @count500 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    My fab veg!

  • @amyzheng17
    @amyzheng17 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job :) keep up the videos

  • @coralinealgae
    @coralinealgae 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cook this almost the same way but I don't add sesame oil or sugar and sometimes I even skip the fish sauce. I'll give your way a shot. It looks delicious.

  • @toddradke8441
    @toddradke8441 ปีที่แล้ว

    I lived in Taiwan for a year and feel in love with kong Xin Cai. Where can I get seeds to grow my own?

  • @angelshumitiktok830
    @angelshumitiktok830 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    osadharon so beautiful akti resipi

  • @kmhaggie888
    @kmhaggie888 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I stir fry or saute a lot of greens the same way for my friend who isn't a big fan of asian flavorings, I mince a slice or two of raw bacon and cook on high till half cooked, then add minced garlic or onion, cook till bacon is crispy, then toss in the greens and cook on high till tender and then toss in a spoonful of good mustard mixed with a little wine vinegar..... works really well for a lot of greens.

  • @josephinecole5604
    @josephinecole5604 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    yummy thank you

  • @khoido9619
    @khoido9619 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome my friend!

  • @Phal222
    @Phal222 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love ur videos :0)

  • @phayth83
    @phayth83 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    we eat this raw all the time! it goes great with papaya salad...yummmmmm

  • @dbmnfinity1
    @dbmnfinity1 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    another great cooking lesson.... you need your own show! lol lol

  • @afuiwong2348
    @afuiwong2348 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    my fave kong xin cai...

  • @seeddub3536
    @seeddub3536 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was one of my favorite vegetables when I lived in Taiwan.

  • @emilianorhodorapilapil7531
    @emilianorhodorapilapil7531 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great! Thk u so much!!!

  • @livics610
    @livics610 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You grow ur veggies, yay! ☺

  • @sherwind141
    @sherwind141 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We called this thing kangkong... i love this vegetable very much

  • @Tavisola-SWRCARealtor
    @Tavisola-SWRCARealtor 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes, Filipinos sautés this vegetable with garlic, onion and dark soy sauce, no sugar. 😋. one of my favorite vegie dish especially the Chinese version... now i know the secret ingredient (sugar) 😁. Thank you for sharing.

  • @renatofelix3961
    @renatofelix3961 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @ruparayburman4452
    @ruparayburman4452 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yum...

  • @MrsJbynoe
    @MrsJbynoe 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am Thai and I am saying that so many Thai dishes are influenced by Chinese food.
    This is one of my favorites. In Thailand we cook it a bit different as we add preserved beans and we eat it with boiled rice or steamed rice (I like them both).
    I like your cooking a lot and I like that you are clean b/c you wash this veggie 3 times. Please do more vdos! You're great!

    • @TheArtOfCooking
      @TheArtOfCooking  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      What kind of beans do you add in?

    • @MrsJbynoe
      @MrsJbynoe 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** Sorry, it is soy bean paste ... it looks like this www.thaifoodshop.co.uk/en/healthy-boy-soy-bean-paste-yellow-bean-paste

  • @carlopasta3
    @carlopasta3 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    did you take a botanic class? your knowledge about plants is amazing even in latin. i am impressed. thank for your answer

  • @chumpchanger1
    @chumpchanger1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A "how to cultvate" video would be great, as someone already mentioned.

  • @hipeach6372
    @hipeach6372 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that dish! Now I can make it at home. Thank you! Somehow my garlic always starts to burn if I let the pan get smoking hot. Don't know what I'm doing wrong

  • @guanyu210379
    @guanyu210379 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man! Water spinach is my all time favorite vegetable!

  • @desikadissanayake2710
    @desikadissanayake2710 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it from sri lanka

  • @TheEagleOwl79
    @TheEagleOwl79 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I also add bit of crushed ginger, chili oil, bit of chilli flakes, and hot fresh red chilli cz i like mine spicy..... :):) great video thanks for sharing..

  • @joyartis8176
    @joyartis8176 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi
    I have a question about growing water spinach. Can you do the cut and come back method on this vegetable? So if I cut it down will it grow back for a second harvest? Thank you

  • @TophBeiF0ng
    @TophBeiF0ng 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "I have to feed 4 people, actually, my "mom" has to feed 4 people." Ha ha. Thank you for the recipe.

  • @johnnyng3017
    @johnnyng3017 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips! Cooked it once and it came out slimy. Someone told me I cooked it too long? Will try it again.

  • @richardcgs2001
    @richardcgs2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great recipe but I omitted the sugar. I doubled the garlic and chopped plenty of fresh red chilis to cook with the garlic as an initial step. I also omitted adding water. I used both fish sauce and oyster sauce, however. Towards the end of the stir fry process I garnished with red chili flakes and garlic salt. Another cook on youtube suggested using the latter condiment. I used it sparingly because I don't want to ingest too much salt. Fantastic and economical vegetarian dish for those relishing a spicy kick.

  • @esteebrown4102
    @esteebrown4102 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ooooooo ! Water spinach my favourite veggie, 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

  • @The1andOnlyMadvibez
    @The1andOnlyMadvibez 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing We also eat it in Suriname (South America) we call it dagoeblad or Koenkoen

  • @EvolutionIXRR
    @EvolutionIXRR 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    please more videos of cooking seafood and how about a desert like sesame balls?

  • @dibyendumukharjee8822
    @dibyendumukharjee8822 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice video. can I do this with spinach?

  • @Babibohai
    @Babibohai 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    can I use other type vegetable for this recipe?

  • @tanyabriggs8969
    @tanyabriggs8969 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I discovered water spinach for the first time as a muddy box of greens arrived at the local asian market. I had no idea how to use it but bought way way too much of it...and got on TH-cam. My fav way to cook it on my terrible electric stove is similar but I use a ginger garlic paste I make in bulk and freeze serving size. I also add sliced onion and a few dried cranberries...it's great. BTW my cat went crazy when I brought in the greens. She loves raw water spinach so I save some back in frig to give her treats for a few days.

  • @carlopasta3
    @carlopasta3 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    simple dish but delicious . do you grow this veg from seed ? i like to try . where do you get the seed. i love your video. hello from switzerland

  • @daveheel
    @daveheel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    in cantonese, it's ong choy. my folk would make it with bean curd or shrimp paste. it's so delicious.

  • @soles_by_b3218
    @soles_by_b3218 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you know if it would taste as good if you substituet the water spinach with regular spinach?

  • @TheArtOfCooking
    @TheArtOfCooking  10 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes, you can do this with spinach.

  • @nikimariesixx14
    @nikimariesixx14 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Going to make salt and pepper shrimp for supper sometime soon :) my dad wants me to make it

  • @wozwireless
    @wozwireless 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    GREAT VIDEO - My wife loves me more since I've been growing this Chinese vege. and now I'll be able to cook it for her too lol.

  • @TheArtOfCooking
    @TheArtOfCooking  10 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's very easy to grow this, first soak the seeds in water for a day or 2 then plant in moist soil and it will grow as long as there is a lot of rain/water when it sprouts. I usually just go to asian market to find the seeds not sure about other countries though. If you can't find the seeds, then just buy the actual vegetable from the market and just cut half way and use the bottom to plan then put it in water and it will grow roots on the bottom.

  • @TophBeiF0ng
    @TophBeiF0ng 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the restaurant style stir fried pea pod stems with garlic made with the same ingredients as well?

  • @genaiglesia
    @genaiglesia 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Try the Malaysian recipes..."Kangkong Belacan" ,those who loves spicy food,you will love it...

  • @swicheroo1
    @swicheroo1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just did this dish. I blanched it in a pot of almost boiling water. Then, I transferred to the wok. It makes for a very bright color.

  • @sinfultouch3240
    @sinfultouch3240 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Olive oil can substitute the sesame oil?

  • @gerbengeorge2932
    @gerbengeorge2932 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sisto..waaahlooop!!

  • @adaburgin
    @adaburgin 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressed with 0 thumb down, the average youtube video has about 10% thumbs down. Glad to find out this channel, I used to watch Maangchi and Annie Vang, they post new videos very slow though. I probably can use this recipe to cook my sweet potato leaves too.

    • @TheArtOfCooking
      @TheArtOfCooking  10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I also post new videos very slow because I work full time as well as do these videos. As of right now, it doesn't fully support me, but when it does I will post videos more often.

    • @adaburgin
      @adaburgin 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      ***** I'm currently unemployed, enjoy watching cooking videos, I'll probably be too busy to cook at home if I get a job. I follow Maangchi since 2008, your channel is quite new compares to hers. Thank you for your wisdom and contributions.