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.
01Ingredients
- 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
Nutrition (per serving)156kcal
- Protein3.2g
- Carbs12.8g
- Fat10.1g
Fiber 2.1 gSodium 612 mg
02Steps
- 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.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or deep pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and ginger slices, stir-fry until fragrant.
- 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.
- Pour in water (or reserved mushroom soaking liquid). Add vegetarian oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover the wok and braise for 10-15 minutes, or until winter melon is tender and translucent.
- Stir in goji berries. Thicken the sauce with cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly until the sauce is glossy and slightly thickened.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, stir well, and serve hot.
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