Braised Sea Cucumbers With Chinese Vegetables

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1
Braised Sea Cucumbers With Chinese Vegetables for Lunch or Dinner
in Seafood

Prep

24 hours

Cook

2.5 hours

Ready In

2.7 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb pre-soaked sea cucumber ( found in Asian Markets )
1/2 tablespoon rice wine
1 green onion ( spring onions cut in half )
4 slices ginger
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 cups water
3 tablespoons peanut oil
6 green onions ( spring onions , cut diagonally 1 in size )
6 slices ginger
6 Chinese black mushrooms , medium size ( dry )
8 ounces bamboo shoots ( Champion , halves & chunks )
1 teaspoon rice wine
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 cup stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
213
Sugar
3g
Fat
11g
Braised Sea Cucumbers With Chinese Vegetables is a popular delicacy in Chinese cuisine. The sea cucumber is a type of marine animal that is widely consumed in many Asian countries due to its health benefits and unique texture. When cooked with Chinese black mushrooms and bamboo shoots, it creates a delicious dish that is rich in flavor and nutrition. This dish can be served as a main course for lunch or dinner, or as a part of a family-style meal with other dishes.

Instructions

1.Soak the sea cucumber in water overnight.
2.Clean and blanch the sea cucumber in boiling water with rice wine, green onion, and ginger. Drain.
3.Slow cook the soaked sea cucumber with peanut oil, water, ginger, and green onion for about 2 hours.
4.In a separate pan, heat peanut oil and stir-fry the Chinese black mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and green onions.
5.Add the rice wine, soy sauce, sugar, and stock to the pan and bring to a boil.
6.Add the cooked sea cucumber to the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
7.Mix cornstarch and water together and add to the pan. Stir until the sauce is thickened. Add sesame oil. Serve hot.

PROS

Braised Sea Cucumbers With Chinese Vegetables is a delicious and healthy seafood dish.

The sea cucumber is high in protein and low in fat, while the vegetables are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

CONS

Sea cucumber may not be available in every grocery store and can be expensive.

It requires soaking overnight and long cooking time which requires patience and slow-cooking techniques.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sea cucumber is known to promote healthy aging, improve joint health, and boost the immune system.
It is also said to help with lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
The vegetables are rich in fiber which helps to prevent constipation, reduce the risk of heart disease, and regulate blood sugar levels.

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