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Pumpkin Stir Fry Recipe (炒南瓜): Simple And Tasty

With the perfect balance of sweet, savory flavors, pumpkin stir fry is a satisfying recipe that adds flavors to your homey weeknight meal.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 177kcal

Ingredients

  • 5 cups pumpkins cubed
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1.5 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • chopped green onions for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Gather all the ingredients. Wash and peel the pumpkin skin. Cube them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Heat a large wok or deep frying pan over medium high heat.
  • Add cooking oil to the wok.
  • Stir-fry minced garlic until aromatic and fragrant, usually for 20 seconds.
  • Gently add the pumpkin pieces to the wok.
  • Stir-fry the pumpkin until it achieves a golden-brown color, approximately 2-3 minutes. The pumpkin should be tender but not mushy.
  • Add 1 cup water, light soy sauce, and sugar to the wok over the stir-fried pumpkin pieces. Toss the pumpkin in the sauce, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  • Cover the wok and simmer on low heat for 5-8 minutes or until the pumpkin is soft. Salt and pepper to taste,
  • Garnish with some green onion and serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5.4g | Fat: 4.4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 607mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 9.4g | Sugar: 12.6g | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 5mg
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