fried shrimp skin with winter melon

How to Make Stir-Fried Winter Melon with Dried Shrimp

Stir-fried winter melon with dried shrimp is a light, nutritious, and flavorful dish, perfect for any season. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to create this delicious meal.

Ingredients:

- 500g winter melon, peeled, seeded, and cut into 0.5cm thick slices

- 50g dried shrimp, soaked in warm water for 10 minutes (drain well)

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 green onion, chopped

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 tsp soy sauce

- ½ tsp salt (or to taste)

- A pinch of white pepper

Instructions:

1. Prep the winter melon: Soak the sliced winter melon in salted water for 5 minutes to remove bitterness, then rinse and drain.

2. Stir-fry the aromatics: Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add dried shrimp and minced garlic, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Cook the winter melon: Add winter melon slices, stir-fry for 2 minutes, then cover and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly tender.

4. Season and finish: Drizzle in soy sauce, sprinkle salt and white pepper. Toss well, then add chopped green onion. Stir-fry for another minute and serve hot.

This dish highlights winter melon’s mild sweetness and the umami depth of dried shrimp, making it a healthy and comforting addition to your meal lineup. Enjoy!