Bottle Gourd Simmered with Dried Shrimp
鲜到掉眉毛的夜开花煮虾干🦐 · pan chinese cuisine
This home-style dish pairs bottle gourd with boat-dried smooth-shell shrimp, which bring their own natural sweetness and saltiness, so salt and chicken bouillon can be omitted entirely. If you are sensitive to shrimp aroma, a splash of Shaoxing wine can be added to reduce the fishiness. The whole dish is cooked at medium-high heat.
Maggie TranSecond-gen Vietnamese, first-gen meal prepper. I batch-cook pho broth monthly and I'm not sorry about the freezer situation. Ask me about fish sauce brands.Nutrition & allergens
Contains:SoyWheat
Some ingredients are not yet allergen-surveyed; this label is not exhaustive.
Per serving (4 servings)
- Energy (kcal)
- Unknown
- Protein (g)
- Unknown
- Fat (g)
- Unknown
- Carbs (g)
- Unknown
- Sodium (mg)
- Unknown
Estimated from verified ingredient data for the original formula — not lab values, and one dish is not a full meal.
1.0 whole — Peel and slice
dried shrimp滑皮虾干
20.0 piece
as needed
0.6 oz
0.74 oz
Techniques you'll use
- Stir-frying ↗
Cook small pieces in stages, then bring them together while their textures are distinct.
- Simmering (dun) ↗
Gentle low-heat cooking in liquid until flavors merge and meat softens.
Steps
- 1
Step 1
Gather the bottle gourd and the dried shrimp.
✅ Done when: Both the bottle gourd and dried shrimp are on the counter and ready to prep.
- 2
Step 2
Peel the bottle gourd and cut it into slices.
✅ Done when: The gourd is fully peeled and cut into even slices.
Heat oil in a pan. Once hot, add the bottle gourd and stir-fry until the surface turns translucent. Add the dried shrimp and stir briefly, then add the oyster sauce and stir to coat evenly. Add a small amount of light soy sauce and stir well, then pour in a little water (enough to cover about two-thirds of the ingredients). Cover and simmer for 2-3 minutes, add the sliced scallion whites/greens, cover again for 1 minute, then remove from heat and serve.
✅ Done when: The bottle gourd slices look translucent, and after the final covered minute with the scallions the dish is ready to plate.
- 4
Step 4
Serve the dish — it is flavorful enough that you can finish a whole bowl on its own, without needing any other dishes alongside.
✅ Done when: The finished dish is served hot in a bowl and ready to eat.