How to cook winter melon recipe

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made at home.

dried shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu provides protein without the seafood flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

Peel and seed the winter melon, then cut it into cubes.

Soak the dried shrimp in warm water for 15 minutes, then drain.

Heat a pot over medium heat and add sesame oil until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Add the winter melon cubes and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Pour in chicken broth and water, bring to a boil.

Add soaked shrimp, carrots, and mushrooms, then reduce heat to simmer.

Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper, cooking for 15-20 minutes until melon is tender.

Mix cornstarch with a little water to create a slurry, then stir into the soup to thicken.

Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

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