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Shrimp Paste Loofah Soup

Shrimp Paste Loofah Soup

A delicate soup of loofah softened in shrimp-head oil, poached with hand-formed shrimp paste balls for a sweet, springy seafood broth.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Remove the heads and veins of the shrimp and set aside

  2. 2
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    After peeling the loofah, divide it into 4 parts and cut into pieces

  3. 3
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    Chop the large shrimp, then use the back of the knife to turn them into minced shrimp. Then add cooking wine, light soy sauce, five-spice powder, oyster sauce, and beat in an egg white until frothy, and marinate for a while.

  4. 4
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    Add oil to the pot, put in the scallions, then add the shrimp heads and stir-fry to release the shrimp oil, then add the sponge gourd and stir-fry until soft before adding water

  5. 5
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    Use a spoon to form the shrimp paste into balls and put them into the pot, then take out the shrimp heads.

  6. 6
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    After the water boils, add the corn kernels, then add light soy sauce and oyster sauce to adjust the flavor.

  7. 7
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    Finally, add a little water-starch mixture, and it can be served.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Luffa
    2 stick
  • Shrimp
    1 plate
  • corn kernels
    1 can