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Braed Winter Melon Recipe

Braised Winter Melon is a home-style dish characterized by its vibrant red color, savory and delicious flavor, and rich nutritional value.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★

Essential Ingredients and Tools

  • Winter Melon
  • Cooking Oil
  • Cooking Wine
  • Cornstarch
  • Light Soy Sauce
  • Dark Soy Sauce
  • Chicken Bouillon
  • Scallions
  • Minced Ginger
  • Oyster Sauce

Measurements

Per serving:

  • Winter Melon 300 g
  • Cooking Oil 50 ml
  • Cooking Wine 2 ml
  • Cornstarch 10 g
  • Light Soy Sauce 10 ml
  • Dark Soy Sauce 15 ml
  • Chicken Bouillon 3 g
  • Scallions 0.5 stalk
  • Minced Ginger 1 clove
  • Oyster Sauce 15 ml

Instructions

  • Peel the winter melon and cut it into small cubes with sides no longer than 2 cm.
  • Heat oil in a wok, add the winter melon, and gently fry until the surface turns golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove the winter melon and set aside in a large bowl.
  • Using the remaining oil in the wok, add minced ginger, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir-fry for 15 seconds.
  • Return the winter melon to the wok. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds, then add enough boiling water to cover the melon. Simmer on high heat for 10 minutes.
  • Add dark soy sauce for color. Continue cooking until the winter melon becomes soft and tender (easily pierced with a chopstick).
  • Add chicken bouillon, cooking wine, and scallions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, then transfer the winter melon back to the large bowl.
  • Reserve the remaining sauce in the wok. Pour in the cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil. Pour the thickened sauce over the winter melon.

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Additional Notes

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