Zucchini with Pork and Shrimp (Bau Xao-Vietnam) Recipe

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Zucchini with Pork and Shrimp (Bau Xao-Vietnam)
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Directions:

  1. Trim the zucchini and cut them into quarters lengthwise. Cut away and discard most of the seeded area. Now cut the zucchini shells into fingers that are roughly 2 1/2 inches long, 1/2 inch wide, and 1/4 inch thick. Put these into a bowl. Add the salt and toss to mix. Set aside for 30 minutes. Wash the zucchini under cold running water and pat them as dry as possible with paper towels.
  2. Peel and devein the shrimp and split them in half lengthwise. Cut the pork into 1/8-inch-thick slices, about 2 1/2 inches long, and 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide.
  3. Chop the cilantro leaves coarsely. Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Cut the scallion into fine rings along its entire length, including the green section.
  4. Put the oil in a large frying pan or wok and set it over a high heat. When hot, add the garlic and onion, and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the pork and shrimp. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Then put in the zucchini, pepper, and fish sauce. Stir and fry for about 3 minutes. Add the cilantro and scallion. Stir and cook for 30 seconds. Serve hot.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 222.46 Kcal (931 kJ)
Calories from fat 119.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.33g 21%
Cholesterol 33.11mg 11%
Sodium 1346.15mg 56%
Potassium 828.81mg 18%
Total Carbs 14.65g 5%
Sugars 1.15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.19g 9%
Protein 13.21g 26%
Vitamin C 50.6mg 84%
Iron 2.1mg 12%
Calcium 54.7mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 93.72 Kcal (392 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.62g 21%
Cholesterol 13.95mg 11%
Sodium 567.11mg 56%
Potassium 349.16mg 18%
Total Carbs 6.17g 5%
Sugars 0.48g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.92g 9%
Protein 5.56g 26%
Vitamin C 21.3mg 84%
Iron 0.9mg 12%
Calcium 23mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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