Almond Bottle Gourd
Slice the bottle gourd and steam until tender. Top with sliced almonds and minced garlic sautéed in butter, then drizzle with lemon juice.
Ingredients
Bottle gourd (peeled, deseeded, washed and sliced)
300 g
Almond slices
10 g
Lemon (juiced)
1/2
Butter
20 g
Salt
2 g
Black pepper
1 g
Garlic (peeled, washed, minced)
2 cloves
Instructions
1
Steam the Bottle Gourd
Peel and deseed the bottle gourd, wash and slice it, then toss with salt and black pepper. Marinate for 5 minutes, arrange on a plate, and steam until tender. Remove from the steamer and set aside. Peel the garlic cloves, wash them, and mince finely.
2
Prepare the Topping
Place a skillet on the heat, add the butter and melt it until it reaches about 60–70% hot. Add the minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add the almond slices and cook until golden. Remove from the stove and spoon the mixture over the steamed bottle gourd slices. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the top just before serving.
