Kangkong Tofu

Scientific Name: Ipomoea Aquatica: Also known as Kangkong (Malaysia and Philippines, Tagalog), Kangkung (Vietnam), Kankun, Water Spinach (English), River Spinach, Water Morning Glory, Water Convolvulus, Chinese Spinach, and Swamp Cabbage.

Kangkong Health Benefits for Diabetes

A study conducted at the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition in India suggests that Kangkong supplementation during pregnancy may help counteract diabetes‐induced oxidative stress for both the mother and baby.

Print Recipe

Kangkong with Tofu

Mains – Dadaji Fusion Recipes

Serves: 6-8

Prep Time: 20 minutes – Cooking Time: 30 minutes – Total Time: 50 minutes

Nutritional Benefits: Kangkong is beneficial for diabetes management. A study by the Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition in India reported that Kangkong supplementation during pregnancy may help counteract diabetes-induced oxidative stress in both the mother and baby. Additionally, research indicates that consuming Kangkong can lower blood sugar levels similarly to tolbutamide.

Ingredients

• 18 oz/500g tofu, diced
• 5 oz/150g sprouts
• 9 oz/300g kangkong leaves, rinsed and chopped
• 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely ground
• 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 4 tablespoon roasted sesame oil (or coconut oil if you prefer)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

1

Place a wok or a large saucepan over medium heat.

2

Add roasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, grated ginger, and white pepper.

3

Add tofu cubes and sauté until they turn a light golden color.

4

Mix in the kangkong leaves and cook until they wilt and release their juices; then stir in the soy sauce.

5

As the kangkong leaves begin to shrivel, remove from heat and add the sprouts, allowing them to steam with the residual heat.

6

Transfer to a plate and garnish with coarsely ground walnuts. Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

• 179.0 Calories
• 5.6g Carbohydrates
• 0.0mg Cholesterol
• 14.8g Fat
• 2.7g Fiber
• 9.2g Protein
• 1.9g Saturated fat
• 503.0mg Sodium
• 1g Sugar
• 0.0g Trans fat

Notes

You may also add some turmeric and coconut milk at the end to impart a lovely pale yellow hue. The flavor transforms completely, creating a delicious twist.

(Journal of Diabetes. March 2013: Dietary supplementation with Ipomoea Aquatica attenuates maternal and fetal oxidative stress in streptozotocin-diabetic subjects)