Stir-Fried Spinach, Shanghai Style

1 lb (500 g ) spinach
4 1/2 tsp soy sauce or 2 tsp salt, or to taste
10 tsp (50 ml) vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp sugar

1.  Trim the spinach and wash well to remove all sand.

2.  Heat 7 tsp of the oil in a wok until the oil surface ripples. Add the spinach and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until it just starts to wilt. Add the soy sauce, sugar and MSG. Stir in, then add the remaining 3 tsp of oil. Stir, remove, and serve.