FRESH - Piece of Winter Melon 1kg 冬瓜個

• Classic Winter Melon Soup: Start by peeling and removing the seeds from the winter melon, then cut it into cubes. Simmer the melon with chicken or pork, dried shrimp, ginger, and green onions to create a traditional Chinese winter melon soup. The melon will turn translucent as it cooks, absorbing the rich flavours of the broth for a light yet nourishing dish.

• Stuffed Winter Melon Rings: Slice the winter melon into thick rings, removing the seeds but leaving the skin on to help them hold shape. Fill the centre with minced meat, such as pork or chicken, mixed with garlic, ginger, and seasonings. Steam until the melon is tender and the filling is cooked through, then serve with soy sauce or a savoury broth for a visually stunning appetiser or side dish.

• Stir-Fried Winter Melon: For a quick and easy stir-fry, slice the winter melon thinly and cook it with garlic, ginger, and a splash of soy sauce. Add a pinch of salt, pepper, and chilli flakes if you like it spicy. The melon’s mild flavour and crunchy texture make it an ideal addition to any stir-fry, pairing well with mushrooms, bell peppers, and spring onions.

• Winter Melon and Seafood Stew: Pair winter melon with prawns or squid in a light seafood stew. Cook the melon with fish stock, adding seafood towards the end to prevent overcooking. The melon’s delicate taste allows the flavours of the seafood to shine through, creating a deliciously fragrant and wholesome meal.

• Winter Melon Juice or Tea: In traditional Asian medicine, winter melon is valued for its cooling properties. You can blend peeled and seeded winter melon with water, honey, or a bit of sugar to create a refreshing juice, perfect for hot weather. Alternatively, simmer chunks of winter melon with rock sugar to make a soothing winter melon tea often enjoyed as a cooling beverage in the summer months.

100% Winter Melon