Stir-Fried Luffa Gourds with Eggs Recipe
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Note: Luffa gourd also goes by angled gourd, angled luffa, ridged gourd, or Chinese okra. To roll-cut, peel luffa and slice off a 1-inch piece at a bias. Roll luffa 90 degrees and cut another piece off. Continue rolling and cutting until you reach the end.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
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1 pound luffa gourds, peeled and roll-cut into 1-inch pieces (see note)
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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Fish sauce, to taste
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White pepper, to taste
Directions
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Heat oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add garlic and stir-fry until light brown and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add gourds and 2 teaspoons fish sauce to pan. Stir and cook until lightly softened, about 1 minute. Add eggs. Cook, stirring, until eggs are barely set, about 1 minute longer. Season to taste with more fish sauce if desired. Transfer to a plate and dust with white pepper. Serve with rice.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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174 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
8g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 2 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 174 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
Cholesterol 186mg | 62% |
Sodium 667mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 9% |
Total Sugars 4g | |
Protein 9g | |
Vitamin C 30mg | 151% |
Calcium 78mg | 6% |
Iron 2mg | 10% |
Potassium 702mg | 15% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |