Garlic Spinach Vegetable Dish

Every single meal should have a good balance between meat and vegetables. One of the simplest side dishes I make is garlic spinach. It’s a very Chinese dish and tastes great! It’s one of my favourites – you should definitely make this dish if you’re looking for something simple and quick to make. 

What ingredients I use:

This vegetable dish only consists of four ingredients: sunflower oil, garlic, salt and spinach. It’s such a simple dish, using minimal ingredients.

Alternative ingredients:

I’m a massive garlic fan. I make loads of dishes that include garlic, and vegetable dishes aren’t an exception. There are many alternatives to using spinach in this dish. I like to fry other vegetables with garlic too, such as:

• Cabbage with garlic
• Broccoli with garlic
• Chinese leaves with garlic
• Cauliflower with garlic
• Bak choi with garlic
• Morning glory with garlic

Why I like this garlic spinach side dish:

It’s a great side dish to share with others. The spinach tastes great mixed with the garlic. It’s also really easy to make and doesn’t take long. I also prefer cooked spinach over raw spinach as it tastes less bitter. It’s a perfect dish with lots of nutritional benefits and simple make. 

Learn more about the health benefits of spinach here.

What goes well with garlic spinach:

I make garlic spinach as a side dish to a main Chinese dish. It goes well with virtually any Chinese dishes, such as:

• Steamed fish
• Black bean salmon
• Black bean chicken/pork
• Creamy Garlic prawns
• Seafood

Hints and Tips:

• I prefer using baby spinach. The leaves are smaller, making them easier to clean. I find baby spinach also less bitter than normal spinach.
• You don’t need to cook the garlic for too long before you add the spinach. A couple of minutes is enough to brown them.
• Place a handful of spinach into the pan each time. Uncooked spinach uses up a lot of space, so you should slowly mix in the spinach before adding more. Don’t worry if the amount of raw spinach looks like a lot. It will quickly wilt down when cooked.
• Once cooked, you can drain some of the excess water.

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