Winter Gourd Delight

 

I.     Recipe name: Winter Gourd Delight

II.     Ingredients:

  1. ½ pound winter gourd*, peeled and cubed     
  2. 20g dried lilies*, soaked in water until soft
  3. 10g dried black fungus*, soaked in water until soft
  4. ½ carrot, sliced
  5. 6 fried tofu*
  6. 100g vegetarian fish paste**
  7. 2 stalks cilantro or fresh coriander, washed and cut into small sections

III.     Seasonings:

  1. 5 Tablespoons vegetable oil

  2. 1 teaspoon salt

  3. 1 teaspoon brown sugar

  4. 1 teaspoon sesame oil 

  5. 1 teaspoon vegetarian seasoning*

  6. 1 Tablespoon soy sauce

  7. 1 Tablespoon cornstarch*

  8. ½ cup water

IV.    Cooking utensils:

  1. Non-stick wok
  2. Soup pot

V.     Directions:

  1. Stuff the vegetarian fish paste into the fried tofu, and deep-fry until golden brown. Put aside.
  2. Sauté dried lilies with a little cooking oil. Then add in winter gourd and some water, cook in low heat for 5 minutes.
  3. Add carrots, fried tofu, black fungus, and the seasonings. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Mix the corn starch with a little water to form the starch solution. Pour it into the dish and continue to stir. Remove from heat and sprinkle cilantro leaves on top. Serve.

Note:  * Available in Asian markets.
          ** Available in Asian markets or most vegetarian food stores. 

 
  

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