Hairy gourd and dried scallop stew

Hairy gourd and dried scallop stew

Categories: Cantonese Cuisine

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Introduction: Hairy gourd is also called jointed gourd, a variation of winter melon and originated the southern China. Both immature and matured hairy gourds are edible. It is nutrient-high and tasty as vegetable and suitable for frying and soup. Due to its low sodium and fat contain, it is an effective vegetable for getting on diet. Besides, it can clear away inner heat and cool human body and toxic materials. Stewed food is a famous category in the Cantonese dish and hairy gourd and dried scallop stew is one of its signatures featuring sweetness and umami. This is also a home-style dish or soup in summer.