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Mussel and Loofah Soup

Mussel and Loofah Soup

A light coastal soup pairing rehydrated dried mussels with silky sponge gourd, their sweetnesses merging in a ginger-scented broth that tastes clean, briny, and refreshing.

Instructions

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    Ingredients: 15 grams of dried mussels, 2 loofahs, 3 slices of ginger, an appropriate amount of chopped green onions, a pinch of salt, and an appropriate amount of water.

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    Soak the mussels in clean water in advance until they swell.

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    Remove impurities and wash clean.

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    Put it into the pot, add an appropriate amount of water, and boil until cooked through. Set aside.

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    Peel the loofah and cut off the ends.

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    Cut into large chunks and set aside.

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    Pour a little oil into the pan and heat it.

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    Add slices of ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.

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    Add the loofah and stir-fry a few times.

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    Pour in the cooked mussels and mussel broth, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and cook until the loofah is tender.

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    Add a little salt to taste.

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    Take it out of the pot and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Dried mussels
    15 g
  • Luffa
    2 stick
  • Water
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Ginger slices
    3 slice
  • chopped green onions
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Salt
    a pinch