Winter Melon and Meatball Stew with Rice Noodles

Winter Melon and Meatball Stew with Rice Noodles

This **Winter Melon and Pork Meatball Soup** is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender, bouncy pork meatballs with sweet, refreshing winter melon in a light, satisfying broth. The secret lies in the **perfectly seasoned pork filling**—pounded for elasticity, then marinated with soy sauces, oyster sauce, five-spice powder, and eggs for rich umami depth. The winter melon adds a delicate sweetness, while **potato starch** thickens the soup slightly for a silky texture. Unlike heavy meatball dishes, this recipe is **light yet flavorful**, with meatballs that stay juicy without greasiness. Quick to prepare yet impressive in taste, it’s a wholesome meal that balances freshness and savory goodness. Ideal for cozy dinners, this soup is a must-try for anyone who loves **homestyle Chinese cooking** with a clean, delicious finish.

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings
Recipe Hot Dishes

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork filling
300g
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winter melon
200g
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potatoes
200g

The aromatics

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eggs
2

The sauce & seasonings

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salt
2 tbsp
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light soy sauce
2 tbsp
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cooking wine
2 tbsp
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oyster sauce
1 tbsp
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dark soy sauce
1 tbsp
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five-spice powder
a pinch
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cornstarch
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Pound the pre-mixed pork filling with a rolling pin for about 3 minutes to make it more elastic and flavorful.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the pounded pork filling.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Add 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking wine.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add a pinch of five-spice powder.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Add 2 eggs.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Peel the winter melon.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Remove the insides.

12. Step 12

Step 12
Cut into 2cm thick small pieces, no need to cut too small.

13. Step 13

Step 13
Remove the starch from the potatoes and rinse with water, then tear into small pieces.

14. Step 14

Step 14
Boil water in a pot, add the winter melon, and after the water boils again, add the meatballs.

15. Step 15

Step 15
After adding all the meatballs, add the potato starch.

16. Step 16

The finished product is delicious, with a sweet and refreshing winter melon flavor.

17. Step 17

The meatballs are not greasy, and the dish is complete.

18. Step 18

The finished product is ready.

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