Loofah with Goji Berries
Defeat swelling with plenty of moisture! Detox soup with hechima and walnuts
Description
Taiwan's representative summer veg, loofah (Sigua), steam-braised in its own moisture with added goji berries. Amazingly low-calorie beauty food that hydrates from the inside.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Loofah(Sigua)
- Goji berries
- Ginger
- Salt
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Peel the hard green loofah skin, cut into large chunks.
- Briefly sauté shredded ginger with a little oil in a pot.
- Add loofah, cover without adding any water, and steam-braise on low.
- After a few mins, when massive sweet moisture (soup) overflows from the loofah, season with salt.
- Scatter rehydrated goji berries to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Ginger freshness and natural loofah sweetness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Winter melon or zucchini (less moisture but sub)
Pairing
Multigrain rice、Steamed white fish
Trivia
[For Youth] Taiwanese loofah is softer than Japanese ones, turning gooey when heated and yielding amazingly sweet broth. Nearly zero calories with diuretic effects, treasured during diets or summer fatigue. The contrast of red goji and green loofah is visually pleasing.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Pour every drop of the sweet soup released from the loofah over rice, washing it down smoothly like congee for a low-calorie meal!
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