cha kroeung calabash + king oyster mushroom

Adding a little curry powder to this kroeung stir-fry gives us an extra layer of flavor for these otherwise neutral-tasting calabash gourd and mushrooms.

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Ingredients

• avocado oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 onion, halved & sliced

• 1 bottle gourd (aka calabash), peeled, deseeded, and sliced into 1-inch pieces

• 3 king oyster mushrooms, sliced into 1-inch pieces

• 2 tbsp yellow kroeung

• 1 tsp curry powder

• 1 tsp white pepper powder

• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

• 1 tbsp rice wine

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Directions

1. Heat and oil wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion. Cook until onions soften. Add in all other ingredients, except for the sesame seeds. Mix well, cover, and let cook for 3-4 minutes, or until gourd and mushroom slices soften.

2. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve hot.