Stir-Fried Morning Glory

Morning glory (tra kuen), is one of the most popular vegetables in Cambodia as it grows in abundance. The green stems and thin leaves have a slightly grassy flavour, quite similar to spinach. This delicious vegetable is rich in flavour and nutrition, so it’s especially perfect in vegan and vegetarian dishes.

Ingredients:
Serving: for 2 person

• 250g morning glory
• 1 large tomato
• 100g celery
• 50g edible flowers
• 1 inch piece of ginger
• 1 chilli
• 1 lime
• 3 cloves of garlic
• a pinch of salt
• a pinch of fennel seeds
• a pinch of garam masala
• a pinch of black pepper

Preparation:
Cut up the morning glory into 3 inch pieces. Chop the tomatoes and celery. Cut the ginger, garlic and chilli into thin slices.

Method:
Put the stove onto a high heat and add oil. Add ginger, garlic, tomato, salt and celery. Stir and let it simmer for 2 minutes. Add the morning glory, garam masala, black pepper, fennel seeds and chilli. Add water, stir and let it simmer for 2 minutes. Add edible flowers, lime juice and stir.

Serve and enjoy!

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