1 pound water spinach, stems trimmed, washed,
drained, and halved crosswise
freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon preserved bean curd or fish
sauce
1
Heat the oil in a wok over high heat and stir-fry the
garlic until fragrant and lightly golden, about 1 minute. Add the
water spinach, season with pepper, and stir-fry until wilted, about
3 minutes. Add the bean curd, stir-fry until it is evenly
distributed, then cover and cook until done, 2 to 3 minutes more.