Scallion Sea Cucumber

Ingredients

• 4 sea cucumbers
• 3 green onions
• Appropriate amount of cooking oil
• Salt as appropriate
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• Onion, ginger and garlic appropriate amount
• Cooking wine 1 spoon

Cooking Steps

1. 1. Cut the sea cucumber into pieces, blanch them in cold water in a pot to remove the blood foam, remove and drain
2. 2. Heat oil in a pot, add rock sugar and stir-fry over low heat until caramel color
3. 3. Add sea cucumber and stir-fry until brown, add onion, ginger, garlic and star anise and stir-fry until fragrant.
4. 4. Pour in appropriate amount of hot water, add soy sauce and cooking wine, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn to low heat
5. 5. Cook for 30-45 minutes until the ingredients become soft and fragrant.
6. 6. Reduce the sauce over high heat until it thickens and place a spoon on top. Take it out of the pot and put it on a plate and sprinkle with chopped green onion.

Cultural Tips

Sea cucumber with scallions is a favorite dish of Shanghainese, representing the profound culinary heritage and authentic flavor of Shanghai cuisine. It is often served at family gatherings and local restaurants throughout the area.