Chinese🐟 Seafood

Braised Winter Melon with Dried Shrimp

Name: Braised Winter Melon with Dried Shrimp
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Dried shrimp; 120 Water for soaking shrimp; 680 g (1.5 lb) Winter melon, peeled and seeded; 1½ tbsp Cooking oil; 1 Shallot, diced; 5 Garlic cloves, diced; 1 tsp Red pepper flake; ½ tsp Sichuan peppercorns; 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 1 tbsp Oyster sauce; 3 tbsp Diced scallions for garnish

⏱ 45 min

Winter melon is a mild vegetable with excellent ability to absorb flavors. This braised winter melon dish features dried shrimp as the secret ingredient that provides umami and savory depth, transforming the tender melon into a delicious, healthy, low-carb side dish.

Low-carb

Adapted from a video by Souped Up Recipes

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Ingredients

Dried shrimp3 tbsp
Water for soaking shrimp120
Winter melon, peeled and seeded680 g (1.5 lb)
Cooking oil1½ tbsp
Shallot, diced1
Garlic cloves, diced5
Red pepper flake1 tsp
Sichuan peppercorns½ tsp
Soy sauce2 tbsp
Oyster sauce1 tbsp

Steps

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1
Soak the dried shrimp in water for about 30 minutes, then drain and reserve the soaking liquid.
2
Peel the winter melon, remove the fibrous strands and seeds, and cut into bite-sized cubes.
3
Heat the wok over medium heat and add oil. Add the drained dried shrimp, diced shallot, garlic, chili flakes, and Sichuan peppercorns, and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
4
Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and winter melon cubes, and continue stirring for 3 minutes.
5
Pour in the shrimp soaking liquid (or vegetable stock), bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 6–8 minutes until the winter melon becomes soft and tender.
6
Garnish with diced scallions and serve as a healthy side dish.

Braised Winter Melon with Dried Shrimp

Ingredients

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