YUM PHAK BOONG THOT GROP – Fried Morning Glory Salad

Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Servings: 2 Portions

Ingredients:

• 5 morning glory stalks
• 300 g tempura flour
• 300 ml oil
• 100 ml cold water
• 2 garlic gloves chopped
• 2 medium red chillies chopped
• 2 medium dried red chillies chopped
• 3 tbps fish sauce
• 3 tbps white vinegar
• 1/4 cup powdered gur/jaggery
• 1 sliced onion
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts

Method

1. Cut morning glory into 2 inch pieces
2. Whisk the tempura flour with cold water (add the water in slowly) to make a thick and lump free batter
3. Coat the morning glory with the batter
4. Heat oil until it’s smoking and then fry the morning glory in batches until it is golden. Drain on a paper towel and keep it aside
5. In a pan add the garlic, chillies, fish sauce, vinegar and powdered jaggery. Cook for 2-3 minutes until its boiling and add a little warm water if it’s too thick.
6. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool down
7. Once cool add in the onions and peanuts
8. To assemble: lay out your morning glory on your serving dish and pour the
   sauce on top. Serve immediately.