Salted Egg Yolk Pumpkin

Ingredients

4 servings
  • Pumpkin
    350 g
  • Sugar
    0.25 tbsp
  • Salt
    0.33 tbsp
  • Salted egg yolk
    3 pieces
  • Starch
    2 tbsp

Salted Egg Yolk Pumpkin

HolidaysVegetarianSide Dish Medium

Total Time

35 min

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

15 min

320

Calories

A savory and slightly sweet dish featuring pumpkin coated with rich salted egg yolk, perfect for a unique side or appetizer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare all ingredients as listed.

  2. 2

    Peel the pumpkin and cut into finger-sized strips.

  3. 3

    Boil water in a pot, add 1/3 tbsp of salt, and blanch the pumpkin strips for 30 seconds after boiling.

  4. 4

    Cool the pumpkin in cold water and drain.

  5. 5

    Coat the pumpkin strips with starch in two batches, using about 1 tbsp each time.

  6. 6

    Heat oil in a wok to 70% hot (about 180°C) and fry the pumpkin for 2 minutes. Remove and drain.

  7. 7

    In another pan, heat a little oil, add salted egg yolks and 1/3 tbsp of sugar, stir until the yolks bubble.

  8. 8

    Quickly add the fried pumpkin and stir to coat evenly with the yolk mixture. Serve immediately.