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Easy Stir-fried Pumpkin with Dried Shrimp

written by Marvellina Updated: September 19, 2024
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The natural sweetness of pumpkin and the umami dried shrimp make a great pair in this easy and popular stir-fry among the home cooks.
Easy Stir-fried Pumpkin with Dried Shrimp
One of my favorite easy stir-fry side dishes is this stir-fried pumpkin with dried shrimp. This is very popular in Southeast Asia countries. I love pumpkin because it is such a versatile fruit (yes, it’s a fruit and not a veggie). I love to use pumpkin in both sweet and savory recipes.

How to easily cook the stir-fried pumpkin with dried shrimp

1. Peel and cut the pumpkin into cubes. Soak the dried shrimp in warm water for about 10 minutes or until softened

2. Preheat 1 Tbsp of oil over medium heat. Add garlic and stir fry for about 10 seconds. Add the dried shrimp and stir fry for about 1 minute

3. Add the pumpkin followed by seasonings and continue to stir fry to combine everything

4. Add chicken broth and cover with a lid to let it simmer for about 5 minutes or until pumpkins are softened but not mushy. Have a taste and adjust the seasonings to your taste

5. Sprinkle with some fried shallots and serve as part of a multi-course meal with a rice
Easy Stir-fried Pumpkin with Dried Shrimp

Variations

1. Add protein
You can also add ground or thinly sliced meat such as pork or chicken to this dish to make it more complete. Simply add it after stir-frying the garlic and dried shrimp
2. Add an herb
This dish goes well with curry leaves too. I love the aroma of curry leaves. Simply add the leaves after stir-frying the garlic and dried shrimp

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Easy Stir-fried Pumpkin with Dried Shrimp

Easy Stir-fried Pumpkin with Dried Shrimp

Easy Stir-fried Pumpkin with Dried Shrimp

Servings 4 servings as a side
5 from 2 reviews
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Ingredients

  • 750 gr pumpkin cubed
  • 2 Tbsp dried shrimp
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chicken broth

Seasonings:

  • 1 Tbsp sambal oelek optional, if you want some hot spicy
  • 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp sugar

Garnish with:

  • Crispy fried shallots / bawang goreng

Instructions
 

  • Peel and cut the pumpkin into cubes. Soak the dried shrimp in warm water for about 10 minutes or until softened

Cooking:

  • Preheat 1 Tbsp of oil over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir fry for about 10 seconds. Add the dried shrimp and stir fry for about 1 minute. Add the pumpkin followed by seasonings and continue to stir fry to combine everything. Add chicken broth and cover with a lid to let it simmer for about 5 minutes or until pumpkins are softened but not mushy. Have a taste and adjust the seasonings to your taste

Serving:

  • Sprinkle with some fried shallots and serve as part of a multi-course meal with a rice

*Nutrition facts are just estimates and calculated using online tools*

Nutrition Facts
Easy Stir-fried Pumpkin with Dried Shrimp
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
114
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
86
mg
29
%
Sodium
 
882
mg
38
%
Potassium
 
678
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
15968
IU
319
%
Vitamin C
 
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
 
77
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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2 comments

Wayne April 18, 2025 - 3:50 am

Made this for the first time today and omg it was so good. Only difference I made was I added the juice of half a lime I wanted to get rid of. Will definitely be making it again

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Marvellina April 20, 2025 - 8:08 pm

Hi Wayne, I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe 🙂 The lime juice added a nice tang!

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