Savory Winter Melon and Pork Meatball Soup

Steps

1. 1

   Step 1

   Combine the minced ginger, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and egg white with the ground pork, then stir in one direction until the mixture is sticky and firm.

   ✅ Done when: The pork mixture should be sticky and firm to the touch.

   Watch out: Stir only in one direction to ensure proper binding of the meat.

2. 2

   Step 210 min

   High heat

   Peel and cut the winter melon into chunks, then boil in a pot of water over high heat for 10 minutes.

   ✅ Done when: The winter melon chunks should be just tender when pierced with a fork.

   Watch out: Adjust the boiling time based on the size of the chunks; do not overcook.

3. 3

   Step 35 min

   High heat

   Reduce the heat to low, squeeze the pork mixture through your thumb and index finger to form meatballs, and drop them into the pot. Then, increase the heat to high and boil for 5 minutes.

   ✅ Done when: The meatballs should be cooked through and float to the surface of the soup. Cook until the yolk and white are fully firm.

   Watch out: If the meatballs are large, boil for an additional minute or two until fully cooked.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Skim off any foam from the surface, add salt to taste, and garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

   ✅ Done when: The soup should be clear and well-seasoned to your liking.

   Watch out: Taste the soup before adding extra salt to avoid over-seasoning.