Winter Melon and Kelp Pork Soup

March 23, 2025 15 Minutes Medium

Nutritional Information

280 kcal
Calories
22g
Protein
28g
Carbohydrates
8g
Fat
Recipe Soup
Winter Melon and Kelp Pork Soup

This comforting Winter Melon and Seaweed Soup with Lean Meat is a light yet flavorful dish that’s both nutritious and easy to prepare. Tender winter melon and seaweed knots are simmered in a clear, savory broth, creating a delicate base. The lean meat, thinly sliced and marinated with salt, soy sauce, and vinegar, is coated in tapioca flour for a silky, chewy texture that melts in your mouth. The absence of oil keeps this soup refreshing, while the natural sweetness of winter melon and umami from seaweed elevate its taste. Perfect for a quick, healthy meal, this soup is ready in minutes using just an electric rice cooker—ideal for busy weeknights. Enjoy the smooth, savory broth and tender ingredients in every spoonful!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Secondary Ingredients

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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Step 1
First, wash the winter melon clean and cut it into pieces. If you want it to cook faster, cut it into smaller pieces, but not too small, because winter melon will become transparent and soft when cooked, and it’s not convenient to pick up if it’s too small.
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Step 2
Wash the seaweed knots clean, put the winter melon and seaweed into the electric rice cooker, add hot water, and add some salt. Start cooking. Remember, we are just cooking the cleaned winter melon and seaweed with hot water, without adding any oil!
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Step 3
During the cooking process, slice the lean meat into thin pieces, add salt, monosodium glutamate, soy sauce, and vinegar to marinate, then add tapioca flour and mix well. When the winter melon and seaweed are almost cooked, add the meat to the pot.
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Step 4
The lean meat is sliced into thin pieces, so it cooks quickly. With a layer of tapioca flour coated on the outside, the meat is chewy and smooth, similar to the effect of meat paste soup. Finally, add salt and monosodium glutamate to season, and it’s ready to be served.

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