Qilin Winter Melon
Sandwich ham slices between winter melon slices and steam, then drizzle with a microwave-prepared oyster sauce glaze.
Ingredients
Winter melon
200g (approx. 5.5 taels)
Ham (sliced)
50g (approx. 1.5 taels)
Oyster sauce
1 tablespoon
Sugar
1 teaspoon
Cornstarch
1 teaspoon
Water
2 tablespoons
Minced scallions
1 teaspoon
Minced garlic
1 teaspoon
Instructions
1
Step 1
Cut the winter melon into 1cm thick slices, make a small slit in the center of each slice.
2
Step 2
Slice the ham into pieces that match the size of the winter melon slices.
3
Step 3
Insert the ham slices into the winter melon slices, wrap with plastic wrap, leave a small opening for steam to escape, and cook on high heat for 3 minutes.
4
Step 4
Place the sauce ingredients in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, leave a small opening for steam to escape, cook on high heat for 3 minutes, pour over the winter melon slices, and serve.
