Winter Melon Stir Fry
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This quick and easy winter melon stir fry uses Chinese dried shrimp to add a super umami flavor. It’s a perfect side dish to add texture, flavor, and nutrition to your dinner table. {Gluten-Free}
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Ingredients
- 1/2 carrot , cut into 2x1/2” (6x1 cm) batons (about 4 oz) (Optional) (*Footnote 1)
- 1 1/2 lbs (680 g) winter melon , peeled and cut into 2x1/2” (6x1 cm) batons
- 1 tablespoon peanut oil
- 2 tablespoons papery shrimp (*Footnote 2)
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 long green pepper , sliced (Optional) (*Footnote 3)
- 1/2 teaspoons mushroom powder (or chicken powder) (*Footnote 4)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Slurry
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- Combine the cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Stir to mix well and set aside.
- Prepare a large skillet and add about 3” (8 cm) of water. Bring to a boil and add a pinch of salt. Add the carrots and boil for 1 minute. Add the winter melon and boil for another 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly softened but not yet translucent. Drain the cooked vegetables and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again and set aside in a big plate.
- Return the pan to the stove and wipe clean with a paper towel. Add the oil and heat over medium heat until hot. Add the papery shrimp. Stir and cook until the shrimp turn golden, 1 minute or so.
- Add the garlic and stir a few times to release the fragrance.
- Add the pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Add the blanched carrot and winter melon, mushroom powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Stir and cook until the seasonings are evenly distributed and the winter melon turns tender but is not falling apart, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir the slurry ingredients again to fully dissolve the cornstarch and pour it over the vegetables. Stir gently until the sauce thickens slightly, 1 minute or so. Carefully taste the winter melon and add more salt, if needed.
- Serve hot as a side dish.
Notes
- I added the carrots to add color. This recipe will still work if you use only winter melon and skip the other vegetables.
- I prefer to add a ton of papery shrimp to add a strong flavor. If you do not wish to add too much seafood taste, you can reduce the shrimp to 1 tablespoon and add 1/2 teaspoon more mushroom powder.
- Mild green pepper adds a bit of spiciness and crisp texture to the dish. It’s totally OK to skip this if you want a milder dish or want to simplify the recipe.
- If you reduce the quantity of papery shrimp, you should add more mushroom (or chicken) powder to add more umami taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
128kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
20.4g
(7%)
Protein
4.5g
(9%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.8g
(4%)
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
330mg
(14%)
Potassium
634mg
(18%)
Fiber
2.9g
(12%)
Sugar
16.7g
(33%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 128 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 128kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20.4g | 7% |
| Protein | 4.5g | 9% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 330mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 634mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% |
| Sugar | 16.7g | 33% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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