Asian Luffa Stew Recipe

Prep Time – 15 minutes / Cooking time – 15 minutes

This is an easy and healthy dish which I used to enjoy as a child.

Ingredients

• 4 medium luffas, skin peeled and then roughly sliced
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons dried shrimps (also know as Haebi)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
• 1 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 teaspoons light soya sauce
• 4 eggs, beaten lightly
• Salt, pepper and sugar to taste
• Fresh herbs for garnish (such as cilantro)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and slice the luffas. Mince the garlic, wash and toast the dried shrimps
2. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the toasted shrimp. Once fragrant, add in the garlic and sauté till fragrant.
3. Add the Luffa and cook until it is softened and liquid comes out.
4. Add Broth and Seasoning: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. Stir in the oyster sauce and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Simmer with Luffa: Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the luffa is tender.
6. Season to Taste: Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
7. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs. Enjoy with steamed rice!

This hearty and healthy stew is a perfect way to enjoy the unique flavour of luffa!