Chinese
Chinese - Fujian Min Cuisine
Braised Melon Min
Chef's Menu Description
A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.
Ingredients
- • 800g winter melon, peeled and cut into 5cm chunks
- • 30g dried prawns, soaked
- • 3 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
- • 3 slices fresh ginger
- • 2 tbsp red rice wine (hongzao jiu)
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 500ml chicken stock
- • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cut the winter melon into thick chunks.
2
Phase 2
Heat oil in a pot and fry the ginger, dried prawns, and mushrooms for 1 minute.
3
Phase 3
Add the winter melon, red rice wine, and soy sauce; toss to coat.
4
Phase 4
Pour in the stock, cover, and braise for 25 minutes until translucent.
5
Phase 5
Add salt and simmer 5 minutes more.
6
Phase 6
Drizzle with sesame oil and serve in a deep bowl with its broth.