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Crackling Spinach

Finely shredded spinach is deep-fried until crisp, then tossed with salt, sugar, red chillies, and sesame seeds. A sweet-spicy crunchy treat with an irresistible texture. This recipe is from the FoodFood TV channel.

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Crackling Spinach
Main Ingredients Spinach, Oil
Cuisine Chinese
Course Snacks and Starters
Prep Time 11-15 minutes
Cook time 6-10 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of Cooking Easy
Others Veg

Ingredients 

  • 3 medium bunches spinach
  • Oil to deep fry 
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (til oil)
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red chillies
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (til) 

Method

  1. Trim the stems and use only the spinach leaves. Wash them under running water.  Dry well.  Stack them one on top of the other, fold and shred finely.
  2. Heat sufficient oil in a wok, add the shredded spinach leaves and deep fry till crisp and dark green. Drain on absorbent paper.
  3. Transfer onto a serving plate. Sprinkle salt, sugar, crushed red chillies and toasted sesame seeds and serve immediately.

    Nutrition Info

    Calories 837
    Carbohydrates 51
    Protein 30
    Fat 63.9
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