Braised Winter Melon with Dried Shiitake Mushrooms and Glass Noodles 冬瓜炆冬菇粉絲

A comforting and savory vegetarian dish featuring tender winter melon simmered with earthy dried shiitake mushrooms and slippery glass noodles in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a wholesome meal.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 800g winter melon, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and stemmed
• 50g glass noodles, rehydrated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 slices ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 200ml vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water (for cornstarch slurry)
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 stalk scallion, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms and glass noodles. Squeeze excess water from mushrooms and slice them. Prepare a cornstarch slurry.
2. Heat cooking oil in a large pot or wok over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
3. Add winter melon pieces to the pot and stir-fry for a few minutes until slightly softened.
4. Add rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, vegetarian oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, white pepper, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until winter melon is tender.
6. Add rehydrated glass noodles to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, absorbing the flavors.
7. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.
8. Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

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