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Winter Melon and Lean Pork Soup

Winter Melon and Lean Pork Soup

A cooling summer soup pairing translucent winter melon slices with tender starch-marinated pork shreds in a clean, light broth that hydrates and soothes without heaviness.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Peel and wash the winter melon, then slice it. Cut the lean meat into thin strips.

  2. 2
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    Add a small amount of salt, pepper, light soy sauce, and starch to the shredded meat and mix evenly.

  3. 3
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    Add a little oil to the pan, then add the winter melon slices and stir-fry for a moment.

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    Add an appropriate amount of salt and continue to stir-fry for a while.

  5. 5
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    Add a large bowl of water, cover the pot tightly, and bring to a boil.

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    After cooking for about seven to eight minutes, add the shredded meat, cover tightly and cook for about two minutes until the meat is fully cooked, then remove from heat.

  7. 7
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    Finished product ~ add chopped cilantro and a few drops of sesame oil before eating.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Winter melon
    300
  • Lean meat
    100 g
  • Clear water
    1 large bowl

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • Coriander
    1 piece

Seasonings

  • Black pepper
    to taste
  • Salt
    to taste
  • Sesame oil
    a pinch
  • light soy sauce
    to taste
  • Starch
    1 spoon