What is Winter Melon and How to Cook it?

By Souped Up Recipes · 30 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Soak the dried shrimp in the water for 30 minutes, then drain and keep the soaking liquid aside.
2. Peel the winter melon, remove the fibrous strands and seeds, and cut it into bite-sized cubes.
3. Heat a wok over medium heat with the oil. Add the drained shrimp, shallot, garlic, chili flakes and Sichuan peppercorns, and stir for 2 minutes.
4. Add the soy sauce, oyster sauce and winter melon cubes, and stir for 3 minutes.
5. Pour in the shrimp soaking liquid (vegetable stock may be used instead), bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, until the melon is soft and tender.
6. Garnish with the diced scallions and serve.

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