In summer, it is better to eat winter melon. It is crisper and sweeter than winter melon. It is also very fresh when fried without meat. It is nutritious and relieves heat. As the saying goes, "Eat buds in spring and melons in summer, you will be in good health." There is a reason for this. The hot summer is humid and muggy, and the high temperature and rainy climate is very suitable for the growth of melons and vegetables. Summer is also the season when many seasonal melons and vegetables are on the market. Most of them can clear away heat and reduce dampness, and are light and delicious. They are very suitable for cooling down and preventing heatstroke in summer. Melons and vegetables are also rich in vitamins and water. Eating more melons can effectively replenish a lot of water lost in summer and help people survive the hot and humid summer. There are many melons suitable for summer, and watermelon is the most classic fruit. Among vegetables, loofah, bitter gourd, cucumber, and winter melon are also indispensable. In addition, there is another kind of melon that is not to be missed, which is more common in the south: zucchini.

The appearance of zucchini is very similar to that of winter melon. Zhigua, also known as small winter melon, is a variant of winter melon and has two shapes: short cylindrical and long cylindrical. There is a big difference in taste between zucchini and winter melon. When cooked, zucchini tastes sweeter than winter melon, while winter melon tastes softer than zucchini. Generally speaking, zucchini is more delicious. Both zucchini and winter melon are nutritionally similar. They have the functions of clearing away heat, reducing swelling, and relieving summer heat. They contain lower sodium content. Zucchini is neither cold nor hot. Compared with the coldness of winter melon, it is very "righteous". It is a very healthy melon vegetable in summer. It’s a hot summer day and you might as well give it to your family.

There are many ways to eat zucchini. Like winter melon, zucchini is also suitable for making soup, stir-frying, etc., and it tastes great. The zucchini recipe to be shared here is: fried vermicelli with dried zucchini and shrimp. The main ingredients used are zucchini, vermicelli and a little dried shrimp. Here we don’t add meat to stir-fry. The sweetness of the zucchini itself is combined with the dried shrimp. The combination of freshness and sweetness makes the taste even more fresh, and the fans absorb their soup and become very appetizing and delicious. It can be eaten as a dish or as a staple food. Our children especially like this dish. These three ingredients are stir-fried together, and it is delicious without meat. It is sweet, nutritious and relieves heat. One plate of stir-fry is not enough. The following is the detailed method:

Stir-fried vermicelli with dried zucchini and shrimp

Prepare the ingredients: one zucchini, an appropriate amount of dried shrimp, a handful of vermicelli, and an appropriate amount of shredded ginger.

Prepare ingredients: appropriate amount of oil and salt.

Detailed method:

1. Soak the dried shrimps and vermicelli separately in advance and set aside for later use. Wash the dried shrimps and then soak them (the water used to soak the dried shrimps is left to make the stew very delicious) .

2. Wash and shred the ginger, peel, wash and slice the zucchini and set aside.

3. Heat the cold oil in the pan, add the dried shrimps and stir-fry until fragrant, then add shredded ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.

4. Add zucchini to the pot and stir-fry evenly.

5. Add the soaked dried shrimps to the underwater pot, cover the pot and simmer for 5 minutes.

6. Finally add the soaked vermicelli and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Add a little salt to taste and stir well.

Take it out of the pot, put it on a plate and serve it to the table. A home-cooked version of stir-fried vermicelli with zucchini and shrimp is ready. The fried zucchini will be sweet and crispy, and the vermicelli will be smooth and tasty. The dried shrimps are fresh and sweet, very appetizing, delicious and go well with rice. Although no meat is added for stir-frying, the sweetness of the zucchini and the freshness and sweetness of the dried shrimps are paired together, and the taste is very sweet without the addition of meat. The vermicelli absorbs the soup very well. Delicious. Our whole family loves this stir-fried vegetarian dish, especially the children who add more fans and eat it directly as a staple food. One plate of stir-fry is not enough. I share with you a simple, nutritious and delicious recipe. If you like it, you can save it and try it.

Lily Food Talking about cooking tips:

1. The zucchini used here, if not available, you can also replace it with winter melon.

2. Wash the dried shrimps and then soak them. The water in which the dried shrimps are soaked can be used to stew vegetables, which taste very fresh and sweet.

3. The taste here is relatively light. Those who like spicy food can add some chili peppers and fry them together, which is also very appetizing. Children are advised to eat something lighter.