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Loofah / Luffa Stir Fry.

Loofah / Luffa Stir Fry Recipe

Loofah / Luffa is one of our favorite Chinese vegetables. It's spongy and sweet and super good for you. This 3 ingredient Loofah / Luffa Stir Fry is easy to make and delicious with a bowl of rice!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • First prepare the loofah / luffa. Wash and dry. Then slice at an angle into ½-inch wide pieces.
  • In a large pan over medium-high heat, add a little oil followed by the minced garlic. Cook the garlic until it just starts to turn golden.
  • Then add the sliced loofah. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until it softens.
  • Season with the fish sauce / nuoc nam.
  • Then gradually add ½ cup water to the pan. Add less water if you want it less saucy.
  • Keep cooking for another couple of minutes until the loofah is soft and tender and about half of the liquid has evaporated.
  • Taste, and if you want it more flavorful, season with a little more fish sauce (or add a pinch of chicken bouillon).
  • Give everything one last stir to combine. Then it's ready! Enjoy hot. Best with rice.