Minced seafood with sea cucumber is a luxurious yet approachable Chinese dish, prized for its tender texture and umami-rich flavor. Here’s a step-by-step guide to mastering it.
Ingredients:
- 2 rehydrated sea cucumbers, diced
- 150g minced pork or shrimp
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp oyster sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- ½ cup broth or water
Steps:
1. Prep the Sea Cucumber: Blanch diced sea cucumber in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Stir-fry garlic and ginger until fragrant.
3. Cook the Minced Meat: Add minced pork/shrimp, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until no longer pink.
4. Combine and Season: Toss in sea cucumber, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour in broth, simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
5. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with green onions. Serve hot over rice or as a standalone dish.
Tips: For extra richness, add a splash of Shaoxing wine or a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. This dish pairs beautifully with steamed fish or stir-fried greens. Enjoy this perfect balance of land and sea flavors!
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