Rinse kang kong well as it can be gritty.
Allow vegetables to drain in colander for at least an hour or use a salad spinner to get rid of excessive water.
Slice garlic and chili, then roughly chop belacan.
Cut rinsed kang long into 3 inch lengths. Set aside.
In a large pan or wok on medium heat, add 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
When hot, sauté the red chili (keeping 1 tsp aside for garnish), shallots, garlic, shrimps and belacan for 4 to 5 minutes or until fragrant.
Add kang kong and fry on high heat for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are wilted. Season with salt to taste.
Serve hot, garnishing with reserved chili.