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Simmered Winter Melon and Chicken

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  • 30 Min
  • 2 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Vegetables

    • 600g winter melon, peeled and cut
    • 2 pieces ginger, sliced and julienned

  • Protein

    • 200g chicken thigh, cut into pieces

  • Seasoning

    • 1 tbsp sake
    • 🧂 Pinch of salt and pepper
    • 1.5 tbsp soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp mirin
    • 1/2 tsp dashi powder
    • đź’§ 200ml water

  • Oil

    • 1 tbsp salad oil

STEPS

1

Cut the winter melon into manageable pieces, remove seeds and peel.

2

Slice half the ginger and julienne the other half.

3

Cut chicken thigh into bite-sized pieces and marinate with sake, salt, and pepper.

4

Heat salad oil in a pan and sear chicken skin-side down until golden brown on both sides.

5

Add winter melon, sliced ginger, and seasoning ingredients. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

6

Serve in a dish and garnish with julienned ginger.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

250

Calories

  • 20g
    Protein
  • 10g
    Carbs
  • 10g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Winter melon is best cooked slowly to absorb flavors.Use fresh ginger for a more aromatic dish.Adjust seasoning to taste, especially soy sauce and mirin.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.