Zucchini With Pork And Shrimp (Bau Xao-Vietnam)
Serves: 4
Roxane Raynor
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
52
Sweetness
58
Sourness
38
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.9
Difficulty
Ingredients:
570 g
Zucchini1 tsp
Salt110 g
Raw Shrimp110 g
Pork (lean)8 tbsps
Cilantro Leaves (fresh)1 small
Onion2 tbsps
Vegetable OilDirections:
1
Trim the zucchini and cut them into quarters lengthwise
2
Cut away and discard most of the seeded area
3
Now cut the zucchini shells into fingers that are roughly 2 1/2 inches long, 1/2 inch wide, and 1/4 inch thick
4
Put these into a bowl
5
Add the salt and toss to mix
6
Set aside for 30 minutes
7
Wash the zucchini under cold running water and pat them as dry as possible with paper towels
8
Peel and devein the shrimp and split them in half lengthwise
9
Cut the pork into 1/8-inch-thick slices, about 2 1/2 inches long, and 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide
10
Chop the cilantro leaves coarsely
11
Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic
12
Cut the scallion into fine rings along its entire length, including the green section
13
Put the oil in a large frying pan or wok and set it over a high heat
14
When hot, add the garlic and onion, and stir-fry for 1 minute
15
Add the pork and shrimp
16
Stir and cook for 2 minutes
17
Then put in the zucchini, pepper, and fish sauce
18
Stir and fry for about 3 minutes
19
Add the cilantro and scallion
20
Stir and cook for 30 seconds
21
Serve hot