How to make sweet and unique gourd stir-fried with shrimp
The appealing taste of gourd stir-fried with shrimp lies in the sweet and gentle flavor of fresh shrimp and young gourd. This is an easy-to-make dish that is very nutritious for health.
Ingredients
- 600g gourd
- 150g Malabar spinach
- 300g fresh shrimp
- 2 bulbs of dry onion, 3 cloves of garlic
- Seasonings: Seasoning powder, MSG, fish sauce, oyster sauce, ground pepper
Instructions
Preparing the Ingredients
Peel fresh shrimp, remove the head, and devein. Then, toss them in coarse salt, rinse thoroughly, and drain. Next, marinate the shrimp with a teaspoon of seasoning powder. The shrimp heads can be cleaned, crushed, and strained to retrieve the broth, which can be used to make a delicious gourd and shrimp soup.
Peel the gourd, clean it, and slice it into thin pieces approximately 1-1.5cm thick.
Pick the Malabar spinach leaves, soak and rinse them in saltwater, then drain and chop them finely.
Finely chop the dried onion and garlic.
Cooking the Shrimp and Gourd Stir-fry
Fry 2-3 tablespoons of cooking oil with the chopped onion and garlic until they turn fragrant. Then, add the shrimp and stir-fry on high heat.
Once the shrimp are fully cooked, add the gourd. Stir-fry the gourd for about 30 seconds before adding the Malabar spinach. Stir well.
When the Malabar spinach and gourd are evenly coated with oil and shrimp juice, season to taste with seasoning powder, MSG, oyster sauce, and a bit of fish sauce. Adjust the amount of seasoning to suit your family's taste.
After seasoning, continue to stir-fry on high heat for another 30 seconds until both the gourd and Malabar spinach are cooked, retaining their sweet crunchiness. If you prefer your vegetables a bit softer, cook a little longer.
Finally, you can sprinkle some ground pepper, stir well, and turn off the heat. Plate the stir-fry and enjoy it while it's hot.
This shrimp and gourd stir-fry is visually appealing, with the vibrant green of the gourd and Malabar spinach, and the pink of the shrimp. The dish has a delicate sweetness and refreshing flavor, making it both delicious and nutritious. We hope you'll keep this recipe and cooking method in mind to diversify your family's meals!
