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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Stir-fried dishes are always among the favorites of many people because they are not only delicious but also limit the amount of oil compared to fried dishes. Today, the Cooking section of TasteVN will guide you on how to make stir-fried Japanese squash with garlic, which is extremely delicious and nutritious. Let’s get cooking!
Ingredients for Stir-Fried Japanese Squash with Garlic Serves 3
Japanese squash 500 gr Garlic 1 bulb Green onions 1 stalk Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons MSG/pepper a little
How to choose fresh and delicious Japanese sponge gourds
- You should choose gourds with fresh green stems, dark green skin, shiny and few black spots; these gourds are usually firm, crunchy, and sweet.
- Avoid choosing very immature or overripe gourds because immature ones will not be fragrant and sweet like the just-ripe ones, while overripe or slightly overripe ones tend to be fibrous and tough.
- You should avoid wilted gourds, those with soft stems that are turning yellow.
Tools needed
Peeler, pan, knife, cutting board, bowl, …
How to make Stir-fried Japanese sponge gourd with garlic
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the Japanese sponge gourd you bought. To maintain the crunchiness and deliciousness of the Japanese sponge gourd, you should peel it thinly and then cut it into long pieces.
Peel and wash the garlic, then crush the garlic. Wash the green onions and cut them into pieces.
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Stir-fry squash with garlic
Place a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Then, add the Japanese squash and stir-fry on high heat for about 3 minutes, seasoning with 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce.
Once the squash is soft, add in 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, stir-fry for another minute, then add green onions, season to taste, and turn off the heat.
Tip: You can substitute oyster sauce with vegetarian oyster sauce if you want to make a vegetarian dish.
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Final product
When enjoying, you will feel the crunchy, delicious taste of Japanese squash combined with the aroma of garlic, which will surely not disappoint you.
Make this dish to treat your family during daily meals, good luck!
Information about Japanese gourd
- Japanese gourd, also known as lặc lày or western bitter melon, is a climbing plant belonging to the gourd family, with long fruits resembling loofah, having an outer skin similar to cucumber, and a flesh that is quite similar to bitter melon or gourd.
- With its delicious, refreshing flavor and particularly crunchy skin, Japanese gourd is famous for helping to detoxify the body and treat digestive issues; additionally, it is believed to aid very well in the weight loss process.
- You can easily find Japanese gourd in agricultural markets, some traditional markets, or on e-commerce websites.
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With just easily found ingredients, your meal will become more delicious and diverse. Wishing you success in making stir-fried Japanese gourd with garlic using the recipe from Điện máy XANH!
*Image and recipe source from Youtube Countryside cuisine
