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Winter Melon with Semen Coicis and Pork Shanks Soup

Winter Melon with Semen Coicis and Pork Shanks Soup
Recipe Details
Winter melon helps our body to counter summer heat and humidity. With the semen coicis to drain dampness, this soup is excellent for summer.
Ingredients
General Ingredients
Step by Step Instructions

Step 1
Rinse and soak both semen coicis for 2 hours. Drain and set aside.

Step 2
In a pot, bring the water to boil and blanch the pork shank for 5-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3
Cut the winter melon (with skin) in pieces.

Step 4
In a pot, add the winter melon, pork shank, semen coicis, honey dates and enough water to cover the ingredients.

Step 5
Bring the water to boil for 15 minutes, reduce the heat to medium and cook for an hour.

Step 6
Season with salt and white pepper.

Step 7
Ready to serve.
Ingredients
General Ingredients
Winter melon helps our body to counter summer heat and humidity. With the semen coicis to drain dampness, this soup is excellent for summer.
Step by Step Instructions

Step 1
Rinse and soak both semen coicis for 2 hours. Drain and set aside.

Step 2
In a pot, bring the water to boil and blanch the pork shank for 5-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 3
Cut the winter melon (with skin) in pieces.

Step 4
In a pot, add the winter melon, pork shank, semen coicis, honey dates and enough water to cover the ingredients.

Step 5
Bring the water to boil for 15 minutes, reduce the heat to medium and cook for an hour.

Step 6
Season with salt and white pepper.

Step 7
Ready to serve.