Date: 08/09/2025 08/10/2025
Location: Star Ocean Meditation Center
Teacher: Otto Huang
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Stir-fried Pumpkin Shoots
Summary：
This is a light and tender vegetarian dish, where stir-fried pumpkin shoots retain their fresh and crisp texture, complemented by simple seasoning.
Ingredients：
Pumpkin shoots 300g (trimmed and washed)
Red bell pepper 50g (sliced, for color and flavor)
Soy sauce 1 tbsp
Vegetarian oyster sauce 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
White pepper powder to taste
Cooking oil 1 tbsp
Water as needed
Instructions：
1.Prepare ingredients:
Trim the tough stems from the pumpkin shoots, wash thoroughly, and drain. Slice the red bell pepper.
2.Blanching:
Bring a pot of water to a boil, blanch the pumpkin shoots for 20 seconds, then drain to retain their green and crisp texture.
3.Stir-frying pumpkin shoots:
Heat oil in a pan, add the pumpkin shoots, and stir-fry quickly for 30 seconds to ensure even cooking.
4.Adding seasonings:
Pour in soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, salt, and white pepper powder. Stir well to combine.
5.Finishing:
Add the red bell pepper, toss quickly, and let the sauce slightly reduce. Turn off the heat and serve immediately.
