Luffa with Fried Gluten
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Luffa with Fried Gluten

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Luffa with Fried Gluten

About This Recipe

This delicious Stir-Fried Luffa with Gluten and Wolfberry is a savory, aromatic dish that brings together tender luffa, chewy gluten, and the subtle sweetness of wolfberries for a perfect balance of flavors. The luffa is gently stir-fried with fragrant garlic in peanut oil, creating a rich base, while gluten soaks up the savory broth seasoned with soy sauce and salt. A touch of water starch thickens the sauce, coating every bite in a glossy, flavorful glaze. The final addition of vibrant wolfberries adds a pop of color and a hint of natural sweetness. Quick to prepare yet full of depth, this dish is a standout for its texture and umami-rich taste. Perfect as a light yet satisfying meal, it’s a must-try for lovers of wholesome, plant-based cooking!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • luffa 200g
  • gluten 100g
The aromatics
  • wolfberry 10g
The sauce & seasonings
  • garlic 5g (about 3 cloves)
  • peanut oil 15ml

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash the luffa and prepare it for use, peel the garlic and set it aside.
2
Step 2
Step 2
Gently scrape off the hard skin on the surface of the luffa, cut it into rolling knife blocks, slice the garlic, and soak the wolfberry in warm water for 20 minutes.
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Step 3
Step 3
Add an appropriate amount of peanut oil to the pan, stir-fry the garlic until fragrant.
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Step 4
Step 4
Add the luffa and stir-fry over medium heat until it changes color and becomes soft.
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Step 5
Step 5
Add about 100ml of cool boiled water and add the gluten.
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Step 6
Step 6
Adjust the seasoning with salt and soy sauce, use chopsticks to poke the gluten to make it better absorb the flavor of the soup, and cook over medium-low heat for 2-3 minutes until the gluten becomes soft and flavorful.
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Step 7
Step 7
Add the water starch (mix the starch with 50ml of cool boiled water), and cook over high heat to thicken the sauce.
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Step 8
Step 8
Before turning off the heat, add the soaked wolfberry for coloring, turn off the heat and serve.

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