Braised Winter Melon with Dried Shiitake Mushrooms and Goji Berries 冬菇杞子扒冬瓜

A comforting Cantonese vegetarian dish featuring tender braised winter melon and savory dried shiitake mushrooms, enriched with the subtle sweetness of goji berries. This light yet flavorful dish is perfect as a healthy side or main.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 500g Winter melon
• 6 Dried shiitake mushrooms
• 1tablespoon Goji berries
• 2cloves Garlic
• 1inch piece Ginger
• 2tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 2tablespoons Vegetarian oyster sauce
• 1tablespoon Light soy sauce
• 1teaspoon Sugar
• 0.25teaspoon White pepper
• 250ml Water (or mushroom soaking liquid)
• 1set Cornstarch slurry
• 1teaspoon Sesame oil

Steps

1. Rehydrate dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water until soft. Reserve the mushroom soaking liquid. Once soft, remove stems and, if large, slice mushrooms in half. Rinse goji berries.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger slices, stir-fry until fragrant.
3. Add winter melon cubes and rehydrated shiitake mushrooms to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the winter melon starts to slightly soften.
4. Pour in water (or reserved mushroom soaking liquid). Add vegetarian oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer.
5. Cover the wok and braise for 10-15 minutes, or until winter melon is tender and translucent.
6. Stir in goji berries. Thicken the sauce with cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened.
7. Drizzle with sesame oil, stir well, and serve hot.

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