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Winter Melon and Job's Tears Old Duck Soup

Winter Melon and Job's Tears Old Duck Soup

A classic cooling soup of old duck and winter melon with pre-soaked job's tears, slow-simmered for a clear broth that is savory, light, and refreshing.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Cut the duck into pieces, blanch in boiling water for 3 minutes, then remove and rinse off the blood foam, set aside.

  2. 2
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    Add a small amount of oil to the clay pot, heat it, then add the green onions, ginger, and chili to stir-fry until fragrant.

  3. 3
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    Add the duck pieces and stir-fry evenly.

  4. 4
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    Add a little more boiling water and bring it to a boil over high heat again.

  5. 5
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    Soak the coix seeds for 4 hours in advance, add them to the pot after it boils, then simmer over low heat for an hour and a half.

  6. 6
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    Add the winter melon, season with an appropriate amount of salt, stir-fry evenly, and then simmer for another 10 minutes.

  7. 7
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    Serve.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Duck
    1/2 piece
  • Coix seed
    50g
  • Winter melon
    200 g
  • boiling water
    to taste

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Scallion
    to taste
  • Ginger
    3 slice

Seasonings

  • Dried chili
    1 piece
  • Salt
    2 tsp