Winter Melon Stuffed with Meat

Method12 steps

1. 1

   Slice the Winter Melon

   冬瓜切片

   Peel the winter melon and cut it into slices 25cm long and 3cm thick.

   冬瓜去皮，切成 25cm 长 3cm 厚的片

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Cut the slices evenly so they roll easily later.切片要薄厚均匀，方便后面卷起
   
2. 2

   Salt the Winter Melon

   腌制冬瓜

   Place the sliced winter melon in a bowl, add 15g salt, rub it evenly over the melon, and let it sit for 10 minutes.

   将切好的冬瓜放入碗中，放入 15g 盐，将冬瓜抹匀，放置 10 分钟

   ⏱10 min

   • 💡 Salting softens the winter melon, making it easier to roll.盐腌制可以使冬瓜变软，方便卷肉
   
3. 3

   Prepare the Meat Filling

   准备肉馅

   In a separate bowl, combine the minced pork, chopped scallion and ginger, 5g salt, 5g starch, ground pepper, and light soy sauce.

   换个碗放入肉末，葱姜末， 5g 盐，淀粉 5g，胡椒粉，生抽

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Chop the scallion and ginger as finely as possible.葱姜末尽量切细碎一些
   
4. 4

   Mix the Meat Filling

   搅拌肉馅

   Using chopsticks, stir the meat filling clockwise until the ingredients are evenly blended with no visible color contrast.

   使用筷子在肉末中进行顺时针搅拌，搅拌到食材颜色没有明显对比

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Stirring clockwise builds texture, giving the filling a springier bite.顺时针搅拌能让肉馅上劲，口感更Q弹
   
5. 5

   Rinse the Winter Melon

   清洗冬瓜

   Rinse the salted winter melon slices three times under clean water.

   将腌制好的冬瓜使用清水洗三遍

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Rinse off excess salt to prevent the finished dish from being too salty.洗净多余的盐分，防止成品过咸
   
6. 6

   Roll the Meat

   卷肉操作

   Take one slice of winter melon, roll it up, and stuff the meat filling inside.

   拿出 1 片冬瓜片卷起来，并把肉塞进去

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Roll with moderate pressure so the winter melon slice doesn't tear.卷的时候力度适中，不要把冬瓜片弄断
   
7. 7

   Arrange on the Plate

   摆盘

   Place the rolls in a small plate, arranging them around the edge.

   放入碟子中摆到碟子的边缘

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Arrange them in a circle, leaving space in the center for the egg.围成一圈，中间留出放鸡蛋的位置
   
8. 8

   Add the Egg

   加入鸡蛋

   Crack 1 egg into the center of the circle.

   打入 1 个鸡蛋到中间圆圈处

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 If you're concerned about fishiness, add a little ground pepper to the egg.如果怕腥可以少加一点胡椒粉在蛋液上
   
9. 9

   Steam

   蒸制

   Place the plate in a regular iron wok over boiling water, cover with the pot lid, and steam for 15 minutes.

   放入普通铁锅中水烧开后，蒸 15 分钟，盖上锅盖

   ⏱15 min

   • 💡 Keep the heat high throughout to ensure plenty of steam.全程大火，确保蒸汽充足
   
10. 10

    Remove from Heat

    出锅

    Remove the lid and take out the steamed winter melon stuffed with meat.

    开盖，取出蒸好的冬瓜酿肉

    ⏱30 sec

    • 💡 Be careful of the heat.注意防烫
    
11. 11

    Make the Sauce

    熬制芡汁

    Pour the juices from the plate into the wok, add the starch slurry, and bring 50ml of water to a boil.

    将碟子里的原汁倒入锅中，放入水淀粉，加入 50ml 清水烧开

    ⏱2 min

    • 💡 The juices contain the natural flavor of the winter melon and meat, so don't discard them.原汁含有冬瓜和肉的鲜味，不要倒掉
    
12. 12

    Drizzle and Serve

    淋汁完成

    Drizzle the sauce evenly over the winter melon stuffed with meat.

    将熬好的芡汁均匀淋到冬瓜酿肉上

    ⏱30 sec

    • 💡 The sauce gives the dish a brighter, more appetizing appearance.淋汁后色泽会更加鲜亮诱人