Ingredients for Stir-Fried Sponge Gourd Tips: Sponge gourd tips 150g, carrot 150g, mushrooms 100g, small chili peppers 2, garlic cloves 5, cilantro 1, scallion 1, light soy sauce 10g, fragrant vinegar 10g, sesame oil 5g, white pepper 3g, oil 10g.
Step 1: This is sponge gourd tips. It has to be said that we Chinese are truly adept at eating, consuming various types of melons and not even sparing the tender tips.
Step 2: Clean the sponge gourd tips and mushrooms, removing the roots, and peel the carrots into thin strips. Check the roots by pinching; if they don’t yield, they are too old and should be discarded.
Step 3: Boil water with salt and blanch the vegetables.
Step 4: First, add the mushrooms, then the sponge gourd tips; approximately 3 minutes should be sufficient.
Step 5: After removing from the water, rinse under cold water and drain well.
Step 6: While the vegetables are cooling, prepare the dressing by finely chopping the ingredients.
Step 7: Combine the seasonings and heat the oil to create a sizzling effect, and your dressing is ready.
Step 8: Mix the dressing with the vegetables and serve immediately.
Step 9: The overall flavor is oily, spicy, and sour, making it very appetizing and refreshing.
Step 10: The sponge gourd tips are tender and crisp, fragrant without a strong grassy taste, and they have a satisfying crunch.
Step 11: Other spring vegetables can also be prepared in a similar manner, simply blanched and mixed, to capture the essence of spring.
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