Soup with Plenty of Winter Melon Recipe

Name: Soup with Plenty of Winter Melon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/8 Winter melon; 800 ml Water; 1 tsp Granulated dashi soup stock; 1 tbsp Soy sauce; 2 tsp Weipa; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1 dash Pepper; 1 tsp Sesame oil; 1 tbsp each Katakuriko slurry; 1 Egg; 1 Scallions or Chinese chives

Servings: persons

1
Remove the skin from the winter melon and cut into 5 mm pieces as shown in the picture.
2
Boil water in a pot.
3
Add soup stock and winter melon, cover with a lid, and boil.
4
Once they've become half-transparent, add the ingredients and continue to boil.
5
Once the winter melon has boiled and is transparent, add sesame oil and pepper.
6
Add the katakuriko slurry while checking the taste.
7
Drizzle in a beaten egg, and after a quick stir, stop the heat.
8
Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with sliced scallions.
9
If using Chinese chives, add them before swirling in the egg.
10
For the gukbap style, pour this soup over rice for a rice bowl style.
11
Top with shredded seaweed, mitsuba, and ra-yu.
12
It's really good.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/8 Winter melon, 800 ml Water, 1 tsp Granulated dashi soup stock, 1 tbsp Soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Soup with Plenty of Winter Melon 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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Soup with Plenty of Winter Melon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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