Fresh Abalone Slices with Lily Bulbs
A refined Cantonese dish pairing tender, briny fresh abalone slices with sweet, crisp lily bulbs for a light, umami-rich flavor profile.
Story
Rooted in the coastal culinary traditions of Guangdong, this elegant, understated dish highlights the natural sweetness of fresh abalone, balanced perfectly by the mellow, honeyed crunch of rehydrated lily bulbs, traditionally served as a light starter or palate cleanser at festive family meals and special banquets.
Ingredients
fresh abalone
4 pieces
fresh lily bulb
150 g
green bell pepper
1 stalk
red bell pepper
1 stalk
oil
as needed
sugar
as needed
salt
as needed
light soy sauce
as needed
cornstarch
to taste
green and red bell peppers
Instructions
1
Step 1
Clean the fresh abalone thoroughly, then cut into thin slices
2
Step 2
Rinse the fresh lily bulbs clean and set aside
3
Step 3
Cut the green and red bell peppers into oval slices and set aside
4
Step 4
Heat the pan with hot oil, first add the green and red pepper slices and stir-fry, then add the fresh abalone slices, stir-fry briefly before adding the lily bulbs
5
Step 5
Pour in the seasoning sauce (salt, sugar, light soy sauce, cornstarch, water), stir-fry until evenly combined, then serve
