Braised Pork and Winter Melon
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Braised Pork and Winter Melon

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Braised Pork and Winter Melon

About This Recipe

This Flavorful Braised Winter Melon with Pork and Mushrooms is a comforting, healthy dish that combines tender ground pork, earthy mushrooms, and silky winter melon in a rich, savory sauce. The recipe starts with stir-frying juicy ground pork and diced mushrooms, seasoned with salt, aromatic yellow wine, and soy sauce for depth of flavor. The winter melon is then lightly stir-fried until translucent before simmering in a fragrant broth with the savory meat mixture. Just five minutes of stewing melds the flavors beautifully, while a quick sauce thickens ties everything together. The result? A hearty, umami-packed dish where the mild sweetness of winter melon perfectly balances the savory pork and mushrooms. Quick to prepare yet full of complex flavors, this braised winter melon is a must-try for a wholesome, satisfying meal. Perfect over steamed rice for a complete dinner!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • ground pork 1 lb (454g)
  • winter melon 1.5 lbs (680g)
The aromatics
  • mushrooms 6 pieces (300g)
The sauce & seasonings
  • salt 1 tbsp
  • yellow wine 3 tbsp
  • soy sauce 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Stir-fry the minced meat: cut 6 mushrooms into dices, 1 pound of ground pork
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Step 2
Step 2
Heat oil and add pork and mushrooms, stir-fry. Season with: 1 spoon of salt, 3 spoons of yellow wine, 1 spoon of soy sauce
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Step 3
Step 3
Stir-fry until everything is cooked through
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Step 4
Step 4
Heat oil in another pot and stir-fry the winter melon
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Step 5
Step 5
Stir-fry until the winter melon is half transparent, then add half a bowl of water and 1 spoon of soy sauce
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Step 6
Step 6
Add the stir-fried meat mixture in an appropriate amount. I added 4 large spoons. Stew for 5 minutes and thicken the sauce
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Step 7
Step 7
The flavorful braised winter melon with meat mixture is delicious and healthy

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