Chinese
Chinese - Dongbei Northeastern Cuisine
Braised Melon Dongbei
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 700g winter melon, peeled and cut into 4cm chunks
- • 100g dried prawns, soaked
- • 4 slices ginger
- • 2 spring onions, chopped
- • 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 300ml chicken stock
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the winter melon into even chunks, keeping the skin side intact.
2
Phase 2
Fry ginger and spring onion whites in oil until fragrant, then add the dried prawns.
3
Phase 3
Toss in the melon chunks and splash with Shaoxing wine.
4
Phase 4
Add the soy sauce, sugar, and stock; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Cook until the melon turns translucent and tender.
6
Phase 6
Season with salt, scatter with spring onion greens, and serve warm.