Stir-fried Waxgourd with Garlic
Stir-fried Waxgourd with Garlic is a light, savory Chinese home-style dish featuring tender slices of waxgourd (winter melon) quickly cooked with aromatic garlic. It's a simple preparation that highlights the vegetable's mild, slightly sweet flavor and soft texture. This dish is a staple in various regional cuisines across China, especially popular during warmer months.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very low in calories, fat, and protein, but provides a good amount of dietary fiber and essential minerals. A typical serving is a hydrating, nutrient-dense option rich in potassium and vitamin C.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 45 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 18 mg |
| Phosphorus | 25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Waxgourd is prized in Chinese cuisine not just for its taste but for its traditional belief as a 'cooling' food, making this stir-fry a popular choice to balance body heat in summer. Nutritionally, it's over 95% water, making it exceptionally hydrating and low-calorie.
