Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 600 g winter melon ( , remove the skin and cut into cubes)
  • 500 g pork bones (, large bones or ribs)
  • Green onion ( , chopped for garnishing)
  • 1 thumb ginger ( , smashed and slices )
  • pinch of salt as needed
  • Sichuan peppercorn seeds (, optional)

Instruction

  • Place ribs in clean water, bring to boil and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes. Transfer out and rinse under running water.
  • Cut the rind of winter melon and then cut it into large chunks. I recommend keeping some of the green skin in order to keep the shape after cooking. By the way, this can also enhance the flavor and increase the fiber content.
  • Heat a large pot of water to boiling and then add ginger and Sichuan peppercorn (optional). Add the ribs after the water boils. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Place the winter melon chunks and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
  • Add salt to taste before serving. Serve along with green onion.