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How to Make Minced Pork Steamed Winter Melon

Minced pork steamed winter melon is a light, nutritious, and comforting dish, perfect for any season. Here’s a simple yet delicious recipe to guide you.

Ingredients: 300g winter melon (peeled and cut into 1cm thick slices), 150g lean minced pork, 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp oyster sauce, ½ tsp sesame oil, a pinch of white pepper, 1 tbsp cornstarch, and chopped green onions for garnish.

Steps:

1. Prepare the pork: In a bowl, mix minced pork with minced garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and cornstarch. Stir well and marinate for 15 minutes.

2. Arrange the melon: Place winter melon slices in a heatproof dish, slightly overlapping them.

3. Top with pork: Spread the marinated minced pork evenly over the melon slices.

4. Steam: Bring water to a boil in a steamer. Put the dish in, cover, and steam over medium heat for 20-25 minutes, until the melon is tender and the pork is cooked through.

5. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped green onions. For extra flavor, drizzle a little light soy sauce or hot sesame oil before serving.

This dish highlights the melon’s natural sweetness, complemented by the savory pork. It’s healthy, easy to digest, and pairs perfectly with steamed rice. Enjoy your homemade meal!