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Winter melon

This dish, braised winter melon with dried tiny shrimp, is a beloved family-style dish in Shanghai and its surrounding region.

Vegetables• [Simmering]

Braised winter melon with dried tiny shrimp

A nourishing and healing soup in hot weather, thanks to the cooling properties of Job's tears and winter melon.

Soups and stews• [Simmering]

Job’s tears and winter melon soup with pork ribs (薏米冬瓜排骨汤)

One of my favorite ways of cooking winter melon is to make a braise with ham. In this dish, I use a melon baller to create winter melon balls instead of cutting the melon into slices as traditionally done.

Vegetables• [Simmering]

Braised winter melon with ham