Winter melon Steamed Patty(冬瓜蒸肉餅)

This dish is a classic delicacy that's popular throughout China. The winter melon absorbs the savory flavors of preserved mustard greens, shiitake mushrooms, and pork, giving a tender and sweet taste! The salty aroma of the preserved mustard greens, the rich freshness of the shiitake mushrooms, and the fragrant aroma of the sautéed scallions all permeate the winter melon! It's refreshing and not greasy, melting in your mouth—every bite is a delightful surprise!

Ingredients

600 g winter melon
100 g minced pork
30 g dried mushroom (chopped)
10 g preserved mustard greens
1 leek (chopped)
15 g ginger purée
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine
1 tablespoon corn starch
Salt
White pepper
Sugar

Steps

Soak the dried mushroom in warm water for at least 1 hour. Once done, wash and chop into small pieces
Also soak preserved mustard greens in water for about 10 minutes to remove excess salt. Also chop into small pieces once done and washed
Start by marinating the minced pork with ingredients needed
Stir and mix consistently in one direction until it forms a sticky consistency
In a heated pan with oil, slightly sear chopped leeks until aromatic and add into the mince
Add the chopped mushrooms and continue to stir
Followed by chopped preserved mustard greens. Reserve aside
Remove the seeds of the winter melon so that it forms a nice circle in the middle
Trim the sides to make a zigzag shape. Put the trimmed winter melon in the middle as a base
Add salt to the surface
Place it in boiling water and let steam for 13 minutes in medium heat
Once done, you can now place the patty in the middle of the winter melon
Let steam for another 15 minutes in medium heat
After that, serve and enjoy!