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How to Make Winter Melon and Coix Seed Duck Soup

Winter melon and coix seed duck soup is a nourishing Chinese delicacy, loved for its refreshing flavor and health benefits. Here’s a simple guide to preparing it.

Ingredients: 1/2 medium winter melon (peeled and cubed), 100g coix seeds (soaked), 1 duck (cut into pieces), 3-4 ginger slices, 1 goji berry handful, salt, and pepper to taste.

Steps:

1. Prep the duck: Blanch duck pieces in boiling water for 3 minutes to remove impurities, then rinse clean.

2. Cook the broth: In a pot, add duck, ginger, and soaked coix seeds. Pour 2 liters of water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours until the duck is tender.

3. Add winter melon: Toss in winter melon cubes and goji berries. Simmer for another 20-30 minutes until the melon turns translucent.

4. Season: Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Tips: For a richer flavor, blanch the duck with dried shiitake mushrooms. The soup is best enjoyed warm, pairing perfectly with steamed rice. This dish is cooling, hydrating, and ideal for hot seasons or post-illness recovery. Enjoy this wholesome soup that balances taste and wellness!