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Ready In:
15 minutes
Serves: 4
Luffa is a long gourd that looks like an overgrown zucchini or cucumber. It becomes delicate when cooked with a slightly sweet flavor.
What you'll need
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Cutting board
Sharp knife
Large skillet
Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Serves 4
1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1 clove Garlic minced
1 pound Shrimp large, peeled and deveined
2 Luffa chopped
1/4 cup Bamboo Shoots
1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1 teaspoon Soy Sauce
1 Green Onion sliced
Directions
1.Heat oil in a wok/pan; add garlic and stir fry for 1 minute.
2.Add prawns; cook until done.
3.Add luffa; continue to stir fry with prawns until just tender, about 5 minutes.
4.Add bamboo shoots, coriander and soy sauce to pan and stir fry a few more minutes.
5.Sprinkle with green onion and serve.
Chef's Tips
- Cubed tofu, chicken, pork, or beef can be substituted for the prawns.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1.00 cup
Serving Per Container 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 209 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 6 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% | |
| Sodium 375 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 5.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2 g | 7% | |
| Protein 32 g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Publication: Recipes for Asian Vegetable Guide
Authors: Ucanr
Cooking Environment: 20 minutes or less
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