Winter Melon Braised with Minced Pork
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
321 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Winter Melon Braised with Minced Pork
Description
Winter Melon Braised with Minced Pork begins by cutting winter melon into large chunks with some tender green skin intact. The chunks are first seared in hot oil until lightly browned to develop subtle surface texture and flavor.
Separately, minced pork is fried until crispy, then garlic, ginger, and scallion segments are quickly sautéed to release fragrance. The seared melon returns to the wok, and warm water is added to simmer the ingredients gently, softening the winter melon further.
The dish is seasoned with light and dark soy sauces, white pepper, and salt, and the sauce is thickened with a cornstarch slurry for a balanced coating. Fresh chilies, scallions, and sesame oil finish the dish, contributing heat and nutty aroma. It is served hot and pairs well with steamed rice to complement the mild-flavored melon and savory pork.
A note suggests this dish is especially good eaten alongside steamed rice, supporting the savory flavors and texture contrast.
Ingredients
- 500 g winter melon
- 100 g pork minced
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 2 chili peppers fresh
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 green onion cut into sections, or scallion
- 1/2 thumb ginger
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce light
- 1/2 tbsp. dark soy sauce
- white pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
Instructions
Prepare the winter melon
- Remove the hard skin but keep some tender green parts. Then further cut into 5cm wide chunks.
Fry the chunks
- Heat the wok and add oil 1 tablespoon of oil, and place the winter melon chunks in. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the winter melon chunks are slightly seared on the surface. Transfer out.
Make pork crispy and aromatic
- Add another 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and fry minced pork until crispy. Move them to one side of the wok, and continue fry garlic, ginger and scallion until aromatic.
Simmering and Thicken the sauce
- Return the winter melon and then pour in 2 cups of warm water. Cover to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Take the lid, add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, white pepper, salt. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water. And pour the water starch in. Mix to thicken the sauce.
- Add scallion and fresh chili peppers. Add sesame oil. Serve hot!
Notes
- Serving the braised winter melon hot with steamed rice enhances the meal balance and enjoyment.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 887mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 189mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 39IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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