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How to make stir-fried gourd with fresh shrimp

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  Prepare the ingredients

  For the shrimp, peel off the shell, remove the head, and make a light cut along the back of the shrimp to pull out the dark vein.

  Soak the shrimp in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse and drain.

  How to quickly and correctly remove the shrimp’s vein:

  • Count back from the tail of the shrimp to the second groove connecting the two segments of the shrimp shell, insert a toothpick through this spot, and gently pull the dark vein out.
  • Alternatively, you can also use a toothpick to pry out the head part of the shrimp’s body to see the dark vein. Gently pull this dark thread out with your hand, and the shrimp will be clean.

  After buying the gourd, you use a knife to cut off the ends, peel it clean, and rinse it several times with water, then drain and cut the gourd into round slices about 1/2 inch thick.

  Green onions and cilantro are washed and chopped finely.

  

  
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  Marinate the shrimp

  Put the shrimp in a bowl, then add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, and a little pepper. Mix well and let the shrimp absorb the seasoning for about 15 minutes.

  

  
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  Stir-fried Luffa with Shrimp

  Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it up, then pour in the marinated shrimp, stir-frying over medium heat until the shrimp is cooked and turns a beautiful orange color.

  Next, add the luffa and stir-fry with the shrimp on high heat for about 10 minutes until the luffa is cooked.

  Then, add 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon of sugar to the pan. Stir well for about 2 minutes for the ingredients to absorb the seasoning, taste and adjust as needed, then turn off the heat.

  Serve the stir-fried luffa with shrimp on a plate, sprinkle some ground pepper, chopped green onions, and chopped coriander on top, then garnish it nicely to finish.

  Tip: For this dish, you don’t need to add more water as the luffa will naturally release a small amount of water.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  The stir-fried gourd with fresh shrimp, once completed, has an eye-catching color. The fresh green gourd is stir-fried just right, still retaining its crunchiness and natural sweetness, combined with fresh shrimp that brings an incredibly delicious and irresistible flavor.

  This dish is served hot with rice and dipped with a little garlic chili soy sauce; nothing can compare. Get into the kitchen and show off your skills right away!