How to Cook Snake Gourd Chinese Style

Introduction

Snake gourd is a popular vegetable in Chinese cuisine. It is a long, cylindrical vegetable that has a mild flavor and crunchy texture. If you’re looking to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, try out this easy recipe for cooking snake gourd Chinese style!

Ingredients

• 1 snake gourd
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon of minced ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon of white pepper
• 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water)

Instructions

1. Cut the snake gourd in half lengthwise, then cut it into thin slices.
2. In a wok or frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
3. When the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 20 seconds, or until fragrant.
4. Add the sliced snake gourd to the wok and stir-fry for about 5 minutes, or until slightly softened.
5. Add the salt, sugar, and white pepper, and stir to combine.
6. Add the soy sauce and oyster sauce, and stir to combine.
7. Drizzle the cornstarch mixture over the snake gourd and stir-fry until the sauce has thickened and coats the vegetables (this should only take a few seconds).
8. Serve hot with rice.

Conclusion

There you have it! This yummy and healthy Chinese style snake gourd dish is perfect for those looking to add more vegetables into their diet without sacrificing flavor. Give it a try and let us know how it turns out!