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Dried Shrimp and Winter Melon Soup

Dried Shrimp and Winter Melon Soup

Translucent winter melon chunks simmer in stock, then dried baby shrimp add a burst of briny umami, a light, clean soup finished with sesame oil.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Bought a small winter melon, about a little over 3 jin.

  2. 2
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    Peel the winter melon, remove the seeds, and cut it into pieces for later use.

  3. 3
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    Place the wok over heat, add the broth, and bring it to a boil.

  4. 4
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    Add the winter melon chunks and cover to simmer.

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    Stew until the winter melon becomes transparent, then pour in the dried shrimp.

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    Add salt to season, then serve.

  7. 7
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    Add sesame oil to enhance the aroma.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Winter melon
    1500 g
  • shrimp skin
    to taste
  • Broth
    to taste

Seasonings

  • Salt
    to taste
  • Sesame oil
    to taste