Winter Melon With Dried Scallop Soup Recipe

Time50m

Serves4

Make Winter Melon With Dried Scallop Soup Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Rehydrate dried scallops
Place the dried scallops in a bowl and cover with warm water. Let soak for 30 to 60 minutes until plump and tender. Remove and reserve the soaking liquid, straining to remove any grit.
2
Prepare winter melon
While scallops soak, trim the winter melon, cut away the rind and seeds, and dice into roughly 1-inch cubes.
3
Rinse and drain
Gently rinse the rehydrated scallops under cool water and pat dry.

4
In a medium pot, bring the 6 cups of water to a gentle boil.
5
Add the rehydrated scallops and the reserved soaking liquid to the pot. Simmer on medium heat for 10–15 minutes to extract the scallop aroma and flavor.
6
Stir in the winter melon cubes and continue to simmer for 8–12 minutes until the melon is tender but still holds shape.
7
Add goji berries and simmer for an additional 3–5 minutes.

8
Seasoning and aroma
Season the soup with ground white pepper to taste. If desired, drizzle sesame oil for fragrance just before serving.
9
Taste and adjust salt if needed. Ladle into bowls and serve hot.