Braised Winter Melon with Mushrooms and Glass Noodles

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat cooking oil in a large pot or wok over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and sliced ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2. 2

   Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.

3. 3

   Add winter melon cubes to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth, vegetarian oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and braise for 15-20 minutes, or until winter melon is tender.

4. 4

   Add the soaked and drained glass noodles to the pot. Stir gently and cook for another 3-5 minutes, allowing the noodles to absorb the sauce.

5. 5

   Stir in the cornstarch slurry to slightly thicken the sauce. Drizzle with sesame oil. Garnish with chopped spring onion before serving.