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Vietnam · Cải thìa xào hải sâm

Pak Choi Stir-Fried with Sea Cucumber

1 hr Hands-on time + 48 hr soaking or marinating first
HardDifficulty
5 stepsSteps

Method

  1. 1 Soak dried sea cucumbers for 48 hours, changing the water four times. Absolutely avoid any contact with oil, as oil will cause the sea cucumbers to rot.
  2. 2 Boil the sea cucumber with ginger and onion for 20 minutes, then clean out the intestines and cut into pieces.
  3. 3 Blanch the bok choy for 60 seconds, then soak it in ice water to keep the stems crisp and green.
  4. 4 Sauté the ginger, then pour in Shaoxing wine, add the sea cucumber and simmer in chicken broth for 12 minutes.
  5. 5 Mix cornstarch to coat the sauce with a glossy layer, then arrange the bok choy around the plate and drizzle with the sauce and sea cucumber.