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Fuzzy Melon (Moa Gua) with Vermicelli Recipe

Fuzzy Melon (Moa Gua) with Vermicelli Recipe

Course: Side Dish, vegetable side dish, Vegetable Stir Fry
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: fuzzy melon, moa qua, mung bean vermicelli
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal
Author: Sharon (NutFreeWok.com)
Cost: $5
Fuzzy melon with vermicelli is a classic Chinese homestyle dish prepared with mung bean vermicelli, dried shrimp, and Chinese sausages. This recipe is free of nuts, egg, milk, fish, and sesame.
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Ingredients

  • 2 bundles mung bean vermicelli
  • 1 large fuzzy melons or 2 small ones
  • 1 link Chinese sausage cut in half lengthwise and slice
  • 2 tablespoons dried shrimp soak for a few minutes and drain
  • 1 1/4 inch ginger peeled and smashed with the side of a large knife
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 cups water or broth
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or allergy safe substitute

Instructions

  • Soak the mung bean vermicelli in cold water for 10 minutes, drain, unfold the bundle and use scissors cut the vermicelli in half, set aside.
  • Scrape the fuzzy melon with the dull side of a knife, rinse it, and then cut it into 1/2 inch rounds, cut the rounds into 1/2 sticks.
  • Select a wide pan that has a lid, add the Chinese sausage and heat the pan on low heat for a 3-5 minutes to render the fat.
  • When you see some oil in the pan, turn the heat up to medium and saute the sausage for 1 minute and add the shrimp and ginger, saute for 1 minute.
  • Add a teaspoon of oil (if needed) and fuzzy melon and gently saute until some of the sides look slightly translucent (2 minutes).
  • Add 2 cups of water (or broth), cover with a lid, and bring to a boil and lower the temperature to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in soaked vermicelli so that it cooks in the liquid, add 1/2 cup of water if needed, cover with a lid and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  • Season with oyster sauce and stir, the dish is ready when the fuzzy melon is tender and the noodles are glassy and translucent.
  • Transfer eveything to a large serving bowl as the noodles will continue to absorb the cooking liquid.

Notes

Nutrition facts are an estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 543mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1mg