Chayote Squash - Authentic stir-fry that rekindles the nostalgic feeling

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Ingredients

 

• 550g chayote (one medium size)
• 120 g carrot (one medium size)
• 60g glass noodles
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp dried shrimps
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tsp light soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

 

Instructions

 

1. Remove the skin of the chayote, remove the pith, and cut into julienne.
2. Next, cut the carrot into julienne.
3. Rough chop a few cloves of garlic.
4. Soak the dried shrimp to rehydrated it
5. Soak the glass noodles in a bowl of water until they soften, then drain.  
6. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok. Saute the garlic until it turns aromatic and slightly brown.
7. Add the dried shrimps, and continue to saute until fragrant.
8. Add the carrots and some water to cook it for two minutes.
9. Add the chayote, and with more water to simmer it for five minutes. 
10. Season the chayote with salt, oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and ground white pepper.
11. Finally, add the softened glass noodles to the chayote, and simmer for another three minutes.
12. Dish out, and serve.

 

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Source: Taste of Asian Food. Reproduced with permission.

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