Morning Glory Stir-Fry Recipe – Leafy Greens for Glowing Skin

Written By Rosa Keller

Even if I have a cold, I couldn’t resist sharing this! Leafy greens like Morning Glory (Ong Choy / Water Spinach) are packed with beta-carotene and lutein, carotenoids that are precursors to vitamin A, a nutrient critical for skin cell turnover, barrier integrity, and collagen support. These compounds accumulate in your skin and protect against oxidative stress and UV-related damage.

Lightly stir-frying with a bit of oil improves absorption of these fat-soluble phytonutrients, so your skin gets even more benefit.

Why Morning Glory is a Skin Superfood

  • Supports skin glow: High beta-carotene & lutein help maintain healthy skin and collagen.

  • Protects against UV damage: Antioxidants reduce oxidative stress in skin cells.

  • Gut-skin connection: Garlic and fermented ingredients act as prebiotics to support beneficial gut bacteria.

Eating leafy greens regularly helps both your gut microbiome and skin health, a true inside-out approach.

Morning Glory Stir-Fry Ingredients

  • 1 Hmart size bag of Morning Glory (Ong Choy / Water Spinach) or ~1 big strainer full

  • 1 tbsp neutral oil

  • 8 cloves garlic (cut into thick chunks)

  • 4 Thai chilies

  • 1 tsp chicken stock powder (or bouillon)

  • 1/2 cup water (to mix with dashi)

  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or Taiwanese soy paste

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (adjust to taste)

  • Optional: fermented bean paste

Instructions

  1. Wash the morning glory thoroughly to remove dirt.

  2. Peel and slice garlic (use as much as your gut prefers).

  3. Mix chicken powder with water , this will steam the veggies.

  4. Heat a wok on high, add oil, garlic, and chilies, stir until golden brown.

  5. Add morning glory and sauté on high heat.

  6. Add the chicken stock mixture.

  7. Stir in oyster and soy sauce, cook until leaves are tender but still slightly crunchy.

  8. Serve immediately with rice, noodles, or protein of choice.

How to Serve

  • Pair with steamed rice, noodles, or tofu

  • Works as a side for Asian inspired meals

  • Light, nutrient-dense, and gut-friendly

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