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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
A bowl of delicious and light winter melon soup cooked with oyster mushrooms will definitely be very suitable for vegetarian days, full moon occasions, or daily meals. Today, the Cooking section of Tastetutorial.com will share with you the secrets to cook this vegetarian dish really well!
Ingredients for Winter Melon Soup with Oyster Mushrooms For 4 people
Oyster mushrooms 100 gr Winter melon 1 fruit (about 200 – 300gr) Chili 2 fruits Spring onion/cilantro 2 stalks Cooking oil 1/2 tablespoon Vegetarian seasoning 1.5 teaspoons Common spices a little (Salt/ground pepper/MSG)
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh winter melon
- You should choose winter melons that are bright green, have a firm skin, with small white spots on the surface, and a thick stem as these are young winter melons, just right to eat.
- Moreover, when you see a thin, smooth fuzz on the skin, and it feels heavy when picked up, it is also a good winter melon.
- If you see the skin of the winter melon turning light green to white, and the fruit is too large, you should not buy it, as this is an old winter melon, which will taste sour when eaten.
- Avoid buying winter melons that are wilted, with soft skin or strange black spots, as these fruits have been stored for a long time and are about to spoil.
How to choose fresh and delicious oyster mushrooms
- Fresh and delicious oyster mushrooms will have a white or gray stem, a large and sturdy cap, and bright colors.
- You should choose oyster mushrooms that grow in clusters, with thin and smooth fibers under the cap; these are fresh and recently harvested mushrooms.
- When smelling fresh oyster mushrooms, they will have the characteristic aroma of mushrooms, and when held, they feel firm.
- It is best to buy oyster mushrooms that are packaged, with careful packaging that clearly indicates the origin and information such as production date and expiry date.
- Do not buy oyster mushrooms if you see them leaking water, slimy, crushed, or having an unusual smell, as these are spoiled mushrooms and should not be used.
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How to make winter melon soup with oyster mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
After purchasing, cut off the muddy stems of the oyster mushrooms, soak the mushrooms in diluted salt water for about 15 minutes.
Then take them out, rinse with clean water, and let them drain, then tear or cut the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
Peel the winter melon, remove the stem, wash it clean, and cut it into slices.
Green onions and coriander should have the bad leaves removed and the roots discarded. Remove the stems from the chili. Rinse everything with water, then cut the chili in half and chop the green onions and coriander.
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Cook the soup
Put into the pot 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil, heat the oil and then add the oyster mushrooms to sauté on medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Next, add 1 liter of water, chili, and the prepared melon, boil over high heat until the soup boils, then season with: 1.5 teaspoons of vegetarian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate and stir well until the seasoning dissolves.
Cook for another 5 minutes until the mushrooms and melon are cooked, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before turning off the stove. Add chopped green onions, coriander, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, and it’s ready to enjoy.
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Final Product
Bowl of delicious winter melon soup cooked with oyster mushrooms, steaming and extremely attractive. The broth is clear, with a sweet taste from the winter melon and mushrooms, combined with very well-balanced seasonings, a bit of spiciness from chili, incredibly enticing.
The oyster mushrooms are chewy, fragrant, and sweet, accompanied by soft winter melon, making it very easy to eat. This soup served with hot rice is simply delightful.
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The above is a detailed guide on how to make winter melon soup with oyster mushrooms that is delicious, suitable for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets. I hope these simple and delicious cooking tips will help you create more delicious dishes cooked by yourself. Wishing you success!
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