Winter Melon and Bamboo Shoot Soup
45 min
This Chinese dish makes a great summer soup. Brined bamboo shoots are simmered with dried shrimp, tomato and winter melon. Enjoy alongside rice, if desired.
Carol
2 people made this
Ingredients
Serves: 2
- 20g bamboo shoots in brine, rinsed, soaked and sliced
- 250g winter melon, seeded, peeled and cut into 4cm thick slices
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 20g dried small shrimp, rinse
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 500ml water
- 1 pinch sugar
Method
Prep:15min ›
Cook:30min ›
Ready in:45min
- Bring to the boil over medium heat. Turn the heat down and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Combine the water, dried shrimp, bamboo shoots, tomato and sugar in a stock pot.
- Add winter melon and cook until soft and translucent. Turn off the heat and let cool.
- Once cool, add the sesame oil and serve.
Ingredients
Bamboo shoots in brine, winter melon and dried small shrimp can be purchased in Chinese/Oriental speciality shops. If winter melon is unavailable, substitute in bitter melon - simply salt for 30 minutes before using.
