Thai Spinach With Black Pepper & Garlic

hannahactually's Note:

From Quick&Easy Thai by Nancie McDermott.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic, coarsely chopped
• 8 -10 cups spinach leaves, loosely packed
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup water

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large heavy skillet or wok over medium-high heat for about 1 min., and then add garlic. Toss well and then add spinach. Gently turn pile of spinach to heat leaves and add fish sauce, sugar, pepper, and water. Toss well, then cook, turning often, until spinach is wilted and tender (1-2 min.). Turn out onto deep platter, sauce and all, and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.