Braised Winter Melon with Mushrooms and Glass Noodles 冬菇粉絲燜冬瓜

A comforting vegetarian dish featuring tender braised winter melon and earthy shiitake mushrooms, combined with slippery glass noodles in a savory, aromatic sauce. It's light yet satisfying.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 500g winter melon, peeled, deseeded, and cut into 2cm cubes
• 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked until soft, stems removed, sliced
• 50g glass noodles (粉絲), soaked until soft, drained
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ginger, sliced
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water)
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 sprigs spring onion, chopped for garnish

Steps

1. Heat cooking oil in a large pot or wok over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and sliced ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Add winter melon cubes to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth, vegetarian oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 15-20 minutes, or until winter melon is tender.
4. Add the soaked and drained glass noodles to the pot. Stir gently and cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the sauce.
5. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to slightly thicken the sauce. Drizzle with sesame oil. Garnish with chopped spring onion before serving.

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