# Braed Winter Melon Recipe

Braised Winter Melon is a home-style dish characterized by its vibrant red color, savory and delicious flavor, and rich nutritional value.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★★

## Essential Ingredients and Tools

* Winter Melon
* Cooking Oil
* Cooking Wine
* Cornstarch
* Light Soy Sauce
* Dark Soy Sauce
* Chicken Bouillon
* Scallions
* Minced Ginger
* Oyster Sauce

## Measurements

Per serving:

* Winter Melon 300 g
* Cooking Oil 50 ml
* Cooking Wine 2 ml
* Cornstarch 10 g
* Light Soy Sauce 10 ml
* Dark Soy Sauce 15 ml
* Chicken Bouillon 3 g
* Scallions 0.5 stalk
* Minced Ginger 1 clove
* Oyster Sauce 15 ml

## Instructions

* Peel the winter melon and cut it into small cubes with sides no longer than 2 cm.
* Heat oil in a wok, add the winter melon, and gently fry until the surface turns golden brown, about 2 minutes.
* Remove the winter melon and set aside in a large bowl.
* Using the remaining oil in the wok, add minced ginger, light soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir-fry for 15 seconds.
* Return the winter melon to the wok. Stir-fry for another 30 seconds, then add enough boiling water to cover the melon. Simmer on high heat for 10 minutes.
* Add dark soy sauce for color. Continue cooking until the winter melon becomes soft and tender (easily pierced with a chopstick).
* Add chicken bouillon, cooking wine, and scallions. Stir-fry for 30 seconds, then transfer the winter melon back to the large bowl.
* Reserve the remaining sauce in the wok. Pour in the cornstarch slurry and bring to a boil. Pour the thickened sauce over the winter melon.

![Example Dish](./1.jpeg)
![Example Dish](./2.jpeg)

## Additional Notes

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