Stir-fried Water Spinach with Garcinia

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1. 1
   Prepare the water spinach by removing leaves and any damaged ends, keeping only the crisp stems.
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2. 2
   When cutting, secure the root end first, then slice the stems to uniform lengths for consistent cooking and eating. Avoid cutting off the root end initially to prevent the stems from scattering.
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3. 3
   Prepare the garcinia by lightly crushing the fruits to help release their flavor. Taste to assess the saltiness and add more salt if needed.
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4. 4
   Prepare fine ginger shreds, matching the thickness of the water spinach stems for even distribution throughout the dish.
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5. 5
   Bring a pot of water to boil. Place the water spinach in a strainer and blanch for about five seconds to ensure even heating, then drain. This ensures the spinach remains crisp when stir-frying.
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   Heat oil in a wok or pan, add the ginger shreds to infuse flavor, then immediately add the blanched water spinach and garcinia. Toss quickly until evenly combined. Keep the heat high and timing fast to preserve the crispness of the water spinach.
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