If you ever go to Vietnam, you can find a pretty much the cooked vegetable side dish, named Morning glory with garlic or “Rau muong xao toi” in Vietnamese. It is also known as Stir-fried water spinach with garlic.

Vietnamese Morning glory with garlic

Why is this dish so popular in Vietnam? The secret behind this garlicky-tasty side dish is due to its availability (water spinach is a wild and all-edible plant), low cost and nourishing richness (various source of vitamins, particularly A, B and C, iron, protein, calcium, amino acids and anti-oxidants). Besides, the sophisticated combination of ordinary local ingredients and spices such as garlic, water spinach, salt or fish sauce may fascinatingly arouse your sense. Fresh green color at the first look and crispiness anon leave tasters with full joy and satisfaction.

Morning glory in Halong is distinctive, very crispy and full of fresh green color. I think climate, water and cooking are the main reasons why. Whenever you have a chance to visit Halong, give it a try and i hope you enjoy it.