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I look forward to the summer when I can get Farmers Market’s fresh loofahs to make stir fried loofah with egg. This is one real simple and quick dish to make and filling to eat. The egg in this dish seems meaty, complimenting the firm texture of loofah.
I have to confess that I never looked twice at this dish when I was a kid but now, that I'm older, it is interesting. Loofahs used to look funny or even scary to me. Now I see what I can make with them and how sweet they can be when fresh.
Wash loofah and trim away all the ridges with a paring knife. No need to completely remove the dark green skin. Cut the loofah at an angle. I find it easiest to hold the loofah above a bowl and cut the pieces while turning the loofah.
Heat up the pan/wok with high heat. When the pan is hot, add oil. The oil is ready when smoke starts to rise. Add the chopped garlic and loofah in. Stir to coat the loofah with oil. Keep stirring until the loofah is cooked, notice the bright green color on the outside and the inside turns somewhat translucent. If your pan is too hot and your loofah is burning, add a tablespoon of water to help cool off the pan and cook the loofah. When your loofah is cooked, add fish sauce. Stir together and make room in the middle for the egg. Crack and drop the egg in. Scramble the egg in the pan right away. Stir to mix the egg with the loofah. When the egg is dry, the dish is ready. Serve hot with rice.
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Author: Natty Netsuwan
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