Chinese
Chinese - Hubei Cuisine
Braised Melon Hubei
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 chunks
- • 1 tbsp dried prawns, soaked
- • 3 slices fresh ginger
- • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 tsp sugar
- • 1 cup chicken stock
- • 2 tsp sesame oil
- • 2 spring onions, chopped
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Fry the ginger and dried prawns in hot oil for 1 minute.
2
Phase 2
Add the winter melon and toss for 2 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Stir in the soy sauce, salt, sugar, and stock.
4
Phase 4
Simmer covered for 15 minutes until the melon is translucent.
5
Phase 5
Drizzle with sesame oil and top with spring onions.