Winter Melon and Meatball Stew with Rice Noodles
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Winter Melon and Meatball Stew with Rice Noodles

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
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Winter Melon and Meatball Stew with Rice Noodles

About This Recipe

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.

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork filling 300g
  • winter melon 200g
  • potatoes 200g
The aromatics
  • eggs 2
The sauce & seasonings
  • salt 2 tbsp
  • light soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • cooking wine 2 tbsp
  • oyster sauce 1 tbsp
  • dark soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • five-spice powder a pinch
  • cornstarch 2 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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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.
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Step 2
Add 2 tablespoons of salt to the pounded pork filling.
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Step 3
Add 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce.
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Step 4
Add 2 tablespoons of cooking wine.
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Step 5
Add 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce and 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce.
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Step 6
Add a pinch of five-spice powder.
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Step 7
Add 2 eggs.
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Step 8
Add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
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Step 9
Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
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Step 10
Peel the winter melon.
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Step 11
Remove the insides.
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Step 12
Cut into 2cm thick small pieces, no need to cut too small.
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Step 13
Remove the starch from the potatoes and rinse with water, then tear into small pieces.
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Step 14
Boil water in a pot, add the winter melon, and after the water boils again, add the meatballs.
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Step 15
After adding all the meatballs, add the potato starch.
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The finished product is delicious, with a sweet and refreshing winter melon flavor.
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Step 17
The meatballs are not greasy, and the dish is complete.
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Step 18
The finished product is ready.

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