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Garlic and Goji Steamed Luffa
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10 MIN
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4 servings

About This Recipe
This steamed luffa with garlic and wolfberry is a simple yet flavorful dish that highlights the natural sweetness of luffa, enhanced by aromatic garlic and a savory sauce. The luffa is peeled and cut into even sections, then topped with fragrant stir-fried garlic, light soy sauce, and a hint of chicken essence for depth. Softened wolfberries add a subtle sweetness and vibrant color. Steamed to perfection in just 8 minutes, the luffa absorbs the rich flavors while staying tender and juicy. This healthy, light, and delicious recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or as a refreshing side dish. The combination of garlic-infused oil and the slight chewiness of wolfberries makes every bite irresistible. Try this easy steamed luffa for a nutritious dish that’s both comforting and full of flavor!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
10m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- luffa 200g
The aromatics
- wolfberry 10g
The sauce & seasonings
- garlic 3 cloves (约10g)
- oil 2 tablespoons
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Step 1
Peel the luffa and cut it into sections of equal height, place them in a deep plate. Peel the garlic and mash it, heat a large amount of oil in a wok, add the mashed garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add salt, light soy sauce, and chicken essence to season. After it’s done, remove the garlic and place it evenly on the luffa, reserve the sauce in the wok. Soak the wolfberry in water until it’s soft and place it on top of the garlic.
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Step 2
Put water in the steamer, add a steaming rack, place the whole plate of luffa in it, pour the reserved sauce from the wok over it, and steam for 8 minutes.
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Step 3
It’s done.
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