Yam Bitter Gourd Strips
1.
Prepare the materials.
2.
Soak the bitter gourd in light salt water for a few minutes, scrub the surface repeatedly with a soft brush, and then clean it, cut and remove the flesh, and cut into strips. The yam is peeled, washed and cut into strips. It is best to wear gloves to handle the yam, otherwise it will irritate the skin.
3.
Add appropriate amount of water to the pot, drop a few drops of cooking oil, add a teaspoon of salt, and boil the bitter gourd strips. The purpose of adding oil and salt is to keep the bitter gourd bright green. The blanched bitter gourd is taken out of cold water to cool down and control the moisture.
4.
Peel the onion, wash and chop, and peel the garlic, wash and chop.
5.
Add appropriate amount of oil to the casserole, saute the five-spice powder and chopped green onion, add yam sticks and stir fry.
6.
Add bitter gourd strips and stir fry.
7.
Add salt and minced garlic to taste, add a little water and starch to make it thin.
8.
Take out the pan and serve.
Tips:
1. Bitter gourd is a cold product. People with deficiency of the spleen and stomach should not eat more or raw bitter gourd.
2. People with low blood pressure and low blood sugar should not eat bitter gourd.
3. Don't eat too much at once.