Hi!
As the name suggests that this preparation is from Mainland China. I was introduced to this recipe by S when he had taken us out for a dinner at Mainland China in Mumbai about five years ago. Out of all the preparations that we tried there, this became an instant favorite. And ever since then, I had always wanted to try this out.
It was hard to believe that the spinach could taste so nice. As the name suggests that this preparation makes a crackling sound on eating. It crackles as it is very crispy so one can also call this preparation as crispy spinach.
The preparation is very simple and can be an excellent starter for parties as it will surely catch any one’s attention. It needs very few ingredients and can be made very quickly if one has already kept ready washed and dried spinach.
This preparation is definitely not for calorie conscious people or for people on diet.
It was hard to believe that the spinach could taste so nice. As the name suggests that this preparation makes a crackling sound on eating. It crackles as it is very crispy so one can also call this preparation as crispy spinach.
The preparation is very simple and can be an excellent starter for parties as it will surely catch any one’s attention. It needs very few ingredients and can be made very quickly if one has already kept ready washed and dried spinach.
This preparation is definitely not for calorie conscious people or for people on diet.
Ingredients
about 45-50 spinach leaves
1 tbsp chili flakes
1 tbsp roasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sugar
oil for deep frying
salt to taste
Method
Wash the spinach and pat it dry. Take 5-6 leaves at a time and lay them one over the other.
Roll the layered leaves and chop them into fine strips. Repeat the procedure for all the remaining leaves.
Mix corn starch to the leaves and deep fry the spinach in 4-5 batches till crispy and remove it on a kitchen towel to remove the excess oil.
While frying first fry on a high flame and then reduce it to a medium-low to get the perfect crispy texture.
While frying first fry on a high flame and then reduce it to a medium-low to get the perfect crispy texture.
Heat the sesame oil and add chili flakes followed by crispy spinach, salt to taste, sugar and roasted sesame. Toss the mix gently.
Serve immediately.
52 comments:
I've had this dish SO many times when I've been in Mainland China! one of our fav. appetizers. I am sure a homemade version can only be better!
Brilliant photography !!!
WHY do u need any better camera? :-)
And u guessed right. I am rushing back home right away :-D
Wow! Sounds very interesting
very interesting preparation..quite unique
This is super cool recipe. Havent had it before and makes me want to try it soon. :)
my favourite too and it looks swell !
Yum! I have never seen this before. I love spinach and yours looks so flavorful and delicious.
this is one of my fav starters too,looks so crispy and you have done it really perfectly...
When I first saw I thought it was seaweed, very different recipe with spinach. Looks lovely.
that looks yummy!
Spinach is my fav among greens..This is a very unique and yummy recipe, Pari..
Crispy spinach, good starter and snack idea.
an interesting starter indeed!
I love Mainland CHina.. Love this dish.. Colorful and interesting.
I love crackling spinach and make exactly the same way. Yummm!!!!
I wanted to try this one in Mainland China!!!
Zakkas Click dear!!!
flavourful delicious
happy holidays
healthy n yummy fry..
sound yummy and lovely....
Loved the recipe pari. Will surely try this :)
looks tempting and healthy...
what a tasty treat, great presentation too.
Recipe is new to me...but think its yummy....with spinach it becomes healthy.
Biny
Hey, that is a superb and yummy recipe of spinach, very new.
with sesame seeds i bet it would be just filled with flavours :)
lovley color...treat to the eyes...love the flavors...specially the nutty taste of sesame oil and seeds...looks yummmm
Great looking spinach...
Very interesting and super snack!!!
Looks very very appealing ...
I have eaten deep fried spinach outside but haven't tried at home..sure this is yummy snack looks delicious.
What a delicious way to eat spinach!
US Masala
Have seen the ad for this place on NDTV have to try during India trip,looks very yummy.
Never heard of crackling spinach. Looks so yummy..
very interesting recipe.. frankly i've just tried only the non-veg dishes in mainland china, but this tempts me to prepare for The Foodie :)
That sounds interesting..
Very tasty spinach preparation. Loved the rich green color.
Im alwayz on the look out for recipes with spinach...Sure to try out ur delicious recipe ;) awesome presentation too!!
I make this quite often...try it with green french beans too...They come out lovely as well!
Some of the Chinese food are so simple yet taste out of the world. I am bookmarking to try this.
fantastic preparation. Great pic too.
Hy Dear,
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Tasty appetite
healthy and yummy.
Interesting Pari. Is this a starter?
Deep frying should really give the crispness, quiet simple and tasty!
nice recipe..sounds great and looks yummy!!
I was dying to know this divine recipe for so long.thank you
I was dying to know this divine recipe for so long.thank you
Can I fry spinach in advance and temper it just before serving?
Will spinach become soggy if I fry them a few hours in advance?
Thanks my hubby live this spinach
My hubby loves this
I tried this recipe and it taste awesome just like Mainland china..actually better
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