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Loofah and Shrimp Soup

Loofah and Shrimp Soup

Peeled loofah chunks and fresh shrimp simmered in a light ginger-scented broth, a quick, clean summer soup prized for its delicate sweetness and soft texture.

Instructions

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    Clean the prawns thoroughly;

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    Peel the shell, use a toothpick to remove the shrimp vein from the tail to the third segment, and rinse clean;

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    Use a sharp knife to scrape off the loofah peel. Please note, you should scrape off only the outer hard green skin, not peel it; loofah prepared this way will have no wastage, retain its shape, and have a beautiful color.

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    Cut the loofah into diagonal chunks.

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    Pour a small amount of oil into the wok, sauté the minced ginger until fragrant, then add the loofah pieces to the wok and stir-fry.

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    Add a little salt and stir-fry until the loofah softens, then pour in an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil. Add the shrimp to the pot and cook until their bodies curl and turn red, then remove from the pot.

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    Loofah and shrimp soup, light and refreshing, looks good, tastes good, and is nutritious!

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Prawn
    1 plate
  • Luffa
    4 stick
  • Water
    2 bowl

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Ginger
    1 piece

Seasonings

  • oil
    a pinch
  • Salt
    a pinch