Simmered Winter Melon and Chicken in Soup with Two

Name: Simmered Winter Melon and Chicken in Soup with Two Kinds of Dashi Stock
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 Winter melon; 1 small Chicken thigh; 1/3 Onion; 1/2 Carrot; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 1 thumb's worth Grated ginger; 2 tbsp Sake; 1/2 tbsp Weipa; 1 tsp Japanese soup stock (granules); 400 ml Water; 1 tbsp Mirin; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Soy sauce; 1 Black pepper or shichimi spice

Servings: persons

1/4 Winter melon
1 small Chicken thigh
1/3 Onion
1/2 Carrot
1 tbsp Sesame oil
1 thumb's worth Grated ginger
2 tbsp Sake
1/2 tbsp Weipa
1 tsp Japanese soup stock (granules)
400 ml Water
1 tbsp Mirin
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Soy sauce
1 Black pepper or shichimi spice

1
Cut the winter melon, onion, carrot, and chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2
Add the sesame oil and ginger into a frying pan, and turn on the heat to low.
3
Fry the ginger until fragrant.
4
Add the chicken, and turn up the heat to medium.
5
Stir-fry until both sides change colours.
6
When the colours have changed, add the vegetables.
7
Briefly stir-fry until everything is coated with the oil.
8
Swirl in the sake, and mix briefly.
9
Add the ingredients, and bring to a boil.
10
Skim off the scum, simmer for about 10 minutes over medium heat, and done!
11
It's also delicious to sprinkle on some black pepper or shichimi spice to your liking!
12
I garnished this dish with mitsuba This is also delicious!
13
When you are using chicken broth from boiled chicken, substitute Weipa Chinese chicken stock paste and water with it.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 Winter melon, 1 small Chicken thigh, 1/3 Onion, 1/2 Carrot, and more.

Yes, Simmered Winter Melon and Chicken in Soup with Two Kinds of Dashi Stock falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Simmered Winter Melon and Chicken in Soup with Two Kinds of Dashi Stock

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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