Winter Melon Soup
Add the chicken broth mushrooms ginger and cooked ham.
Winter melon soup. A superior soup base is the foundation of an excellent winter melon soup. However it does not contribute a lot of taste to a dish and instead absorbs the flavors of the ingredients it is combined with. Another popular method is to include pork ribs into the recipe. Any kind of soup be it clear or creamy is comforting.
Winter melon soup with chinese pearl barley 薏米 and goji wash the barley and soak for about 1 hour wash goji and soak for 20 minutes parboil the pork ribs with the ginger trim off any excess fats cut and clean the melon bring the 1000ml water to the boil add the pork ribs melon pieces. Winter melon usually has a light refreshing sweetness with a soft texture once cooked. Add seasonings as desired. Winter melon soup tong kua tong is a soothing and nutritious soup with cooling properties.
Perfect on a warm day but just as comforting on a cool day. When the weather turns cold it is time to bring on the soups. Prepare a pot of boiling water. Place the winter melon in a pot of water bring to a boil and simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until the winter melon is tender.
Chinese winter melon soup is a popular dish that is often served in chinese households and at chinese banquets.