There aren't a whole lot of recipes that feature winter melon.Winter melon has a high water content, so you don't need that much time to boil. Even a large melon will be quickly reduced!You don't have to use vegetable oil when cooking the ground pork, since it has its can be cooked in it's own fat. Recipe by Yuukarikoara

I received a very large winter melon. I was able to make this simmered dish with a light but defined taste. This is from my personal notes.Add grated ginger to warm your body and for even more flavor We have small kids, so I usually don't use that much. Recipe by eco13ram41.

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In my family, it was natural to eat winter melon chilled.Because the size for winter melons varies, adjust the amount of seasonings accordingly. Taste the broth and season it as if you're making a properly-seasoned clear soup.You could add mirin if you'd like.Even if you don't simmer this for a long time, the flavor will soak into the melon if it is chilled. For 4 servings. Recipe by Shampoo hat

Since it's summer, I was craving lightly flavored food full of nutrition.There's nothing much to it, but I recommend you drain the winter melon pretty well. For 4 servings. Recipe by YUMIKOMUGI.

I could not decide whether to make braised winter melon or winter melon soup, so I decided to make both in a same dish!I used a "no water pot", so I started cooking on a very low heat, and the cooking time was short. If you are using a normal pot, it will be better to cook longer on low heat. The seasoning is subtle, so adjust the seasoning to your liking. Recipe by Shiokatsuo

My mother-in-law showed me the basics of how to make this soup, and I've adapted the flavoring.Adjust the amount of soy sauce and salt to taste.Winter melon helps to prevent the swelling of your extremities. It's low in calories and contains vitamin C and minerals, and is supposed to be very good for you. For 2 servings. Recipe by rose12

I thought of this a long time ago to get my youngest child to eat winter melon. My child ate a lot of this and didn't complain, and so I'm proud of this.Even if it's a pain, try to cut the winter melon into small pieces. It's for your own benefit, lol.For the dashi soup stock, you can use a fish or chicken based, whichever is fine. Use whatever you have at home. Recipe by Natsukibaba

*I often ate this for Tanabata at home when I was little.Probably because of the cross-section of okra looks like a star.My family used crab meat, but I use cheaper imitation crab.*This is a treat you can enjoy even on a diet, since it has no fat and is healthy. There is a lot if water-soluble dietary fiber in the broth from the okra.*It looks beautiful if you leave a thin layer of skin on the gourd, but it is hard to eat, so I cut the thick skin off.*This tastes delicious with a proper dashi broth.*You could add chopped white chicken meat to make the dish heartier and to improve the dashi broth.Of course, you can add crab meat or small shrimp if you like instead. Recipe by putimiko

Since I received some winter melon, I made it into jam.It will release a lot of moisture, be patient and simmer until the water boils out. It tastes great with a touch of cinnamon added after it's done. Recipe by cucino

This is my go-to recipe when I want to make something special in as short amount of time.Before adding the shimeji, it's best if the flavor is slightly strong.I used Kagome brand's basic tomato sauce. For serving 2. Recipe by Hyo-chan