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.
01Ingredients
- 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)
Nutrition (per serving)186kcal
- Protein3.8g
- Carbs24.1g
- Fat8.2g
Fiber 2.1 gSodium 542 mg
02Steps
- Rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms and glass noodles. Squeeze excess water from mushrooms and slice them. Prepare a cornstarch slurry.
- Heat cooking oil in a large pot or wok over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.
- Add winter melon pieces to the pot and stir-fry for a few minutes until slightly softened.
- Add rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, vegetarian oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, white pepper, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until winter melon is tender.
- Add rehydrated glass noodles to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, absorbing the flavors.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.
- Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.
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