Chinese-Style Winter Melon and Sakura Shrimp Soup Flavored with Ginger

Name: Chinese-Style Winter Melon and Sakura Shrimp Soup Flavored with Ginger
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 300 grams Winter melon; 1 Sakura shrimp, large; 1 Japanese leek; 2 1/2 cup ☆ Water; 1 tbsp ☆ Chinese soup stock; 1 tsp or more ☆ Coarse salt; 1 tsp ★ Ginger (grated); 1/2 tsp ★ Soy sauce; 2 tsp ★ Sesame oil (for finishing)

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Winter melon is said to be comprised of 95% water content. As a diuretic, it's good for dieters, and it's also full of potassium. I came up with this Chinese style soup so that you can absorb the full nutrients of winter melon. Boost your metabolism with a touch of ginger!

It's best to season with ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil (the ingredients marked ★) right before removing from heat. For 3 or more servings. Recipe by Mimato

cookpad.japan @cookpad_jp

It's best to season with ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil (the ingredients marked ★) right before removing from heat. For 3 or more servings. Recipe by Mimato

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Ingredients

3 servings

300 gramsWinter melon
1Sakura shrimp, large
1Japanese leek
Seasoning:
2 1/2 cup☆ Water
1 tbsp☆ Chinese soup stock
1 tspor more ☆ Coarse salt
1 tsp★ Ginger (grated)
1/2 tsp★ Soy sauce
2 tsp★ Sesame oil (for finishing)

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Steps

1

The photo shows 1/2 of a winter melon. Cut it in half lengthwise, then remove the seeds and pith with a spoon.
2

Cut off the skin, then chop the flesh into thin slices.
3

Add a small amount of sesame oil (not listed) to a pot, then lightly sauté the shrimp. Once it is cooked through, add the ingredients marked ☆ and the winter melon. Simmer until tender.
4

Once the winter melon becomes translucent and tender, add the ingredients marked ★. Transfer to individual bowls, sprinkle with sliced leeks, and serve.