Chinese
Chinese - Anhui Hui Cuisine
Braised Melon Hui
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 600g winter melon, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
- • 30g dried prawns, soaked
- • 50g dried ham, slivered
- • 5 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and halved
- • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 400ml water
- • 1 tsp sesame oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Peel and chunk the winter melon; soak the prawns and mushrooms.
2
Phase 2
In a pot, combine the ham and dried prawns with the water and bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Add the winter melon, mushrooms, Shaoxing wine, and soy sauce; cover and simmer 25 minutes until the melon is translucent.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the salt and cook uncovered 5 minutes to reduce the liquid.
5
Phase 5
Drizzle with sesame oil and serve in a deep bowl.