Sea Cucumber Recipe Chinese Food Braised Sea Cucumber

sea cucumber

💰Cheaper: mushrooms

Mushrooms provide a similar texture and are more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while liquid aminos are often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made cheaper.

rice wine

💰Cheaper: white wine vinegar

White wine vinegar can mimic the acidity at a lower cost.

Prepare the sea cucumber by soaking it in hot water for 2-3 minutes or 1 minute depending on preference.

Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic until fragrant.

Add the sea cucumber to the pan and stir-fry until cooked through.

Add shiitake mushrooms and pour in chicken broth or water.

Add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 1-2 tablespoons of soy sauce.

Mix the ingredients together and add sugar to taste.

Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 1 hour to tenderize the sea cucumber.

After 1 hour, mix cornstarch with water and add it to the pan to thicken the sauce.

Stir well and let it cook for another 5-10 minutes.

Add chopped green onions and turn off the heat.

Serve the dish on a plate and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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