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Winter Melon and Dried Shrimp Soup

Winter Melon and Dried Shrimp Soup

Winter melon and carrot are stir-fried, then simmered with soaked dried shrimp so the melon turns translucent and the broth takes on a delicate seafood sweetness.

Instructions

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    Prepare the raw ingredients: winter melon, carrot, dried shrimp, scallions, ginger, garlic, and cilantro.

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    Peel the winter melon, wash it, and cut it and the carrot into small pieces.

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    Soak the fresh small shrimp in warm water for five minutes

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    Pour the base oil into the pot, heat it, and add the green onions, ginger, and garlic to stir-fry until fragrant

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    Add the winter melon and stir-fry on high heat

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    Add the carrots and quickly stir-fry until the winter melon slightly changes color

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    Add an appropriate amount of water or broth and bring to a boil over high heat

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    Add the dried shrimp and cook together

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    Cook until the winter melon becomes translucent, then add salt and MSG to season evenly, sprinkle with chopped green onions and cilantro, and it’s ready to serve and enjoy.

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    Delicious and savory winter melon and dried shrimp soup is poured into a container

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    Winter melon is rich in nutrients and eating it frequently is beneficial to the body.

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    Paired with eggs, fried fish, and whole grain steamed buns, it is the standard breakfast.

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    The winter melon melts in your mouth, and the dried shrimp is incredibly delicious with an endless aftertaste.

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    Even simple ingredients can bring great rewards if you experience them with care.

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    A hearty breakfast makes people feel full of confidence.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Winter melon
    200 g
  • Carrot
    50 g
  • shrimp
    50 g

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Scallion
    10 g
  • Ginger
    5 g
  • Garlic
    10 g
  • Coriander
    10 g

Seasonings

  • oil
    1 spoon
  • Salt
    2 tsp
  • MSG
    0.2 tsp