Chinese Winter Melon Soup with Meatballs

Name: Chinese Winter Melon Soup with Meatballs
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound ground pork ((or dark meat chicken, 450g)); 2 tablespoons water; 2 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1 egg white; 1 tablespoon ginger ((minced)); 1 scallion ((finely chopped)); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 package glass noodles ((mung bean vermicelli, about 50g)); 1 pound winter melon ((450g)); 1 tablespoon oil; 2 scallions ((white parts only, chopped; set aside or freeze the greens for a stir-fry!)); 4 cups chicken stock ((or pork/chicken stock; about 1L)); 2 cups water ((475 ml)); 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; salt ((to taste)); large handful of cilantro ((chopped))

Instructions

Prep:45minCook:30min

This Winter Melon Soup with Meatballs is a classic Chinese soup recipe. The meatballs and the soup both come together quickly, making this an easy recipe to make in late summer, fall, and early winter.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:43:46 GMT