Delicious and Unique Braised Pork with Pickled Winter Melon

How to prepare Pork with salted gourd

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  Prepare ingredients and marinate the meat

  Salted gourd should be washed thoroughly with water, then sliced into thin pieces with a knife. Once sliced, wash it again with water and remove the old seeds. After preparation, place the salted gourd into a container.

  After purchasing, soak the pork in a diluted saltwater solution for 10 – 15 minutes to clean off dirt and reduce the fishy smell. Chop the shallots finely.

  Then cut the meat into thin slices and marinate with a mixture of chopped shallots, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, mix well and let the meat soak up the spices for 15 minutes.

  

  

  

  
• 2

  Cooking the Meat

  Place a pot on the stove, add a little cooking oil, and heat it over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the minced shallots to the pot and sauté until fragrant.

  Then add the marinated meat, stirring constantly to prevent burning, and sauté until the meat is seared and aromatic, then continue to add the salted gourd and stir together. Add 1/2 cup of water and simmer over low heat.

  After about 7 minutes, add 4 chili peppers and 1/4 teaspoon of chili powder to the pot, and adjust the seasoning to your family’s taste. Continue to simmer on low heat until cooked.

  

  
• 3

  Final Product

  After the meat and salted gourd are cooked, you can taste it once more to see if the dish is to your liking.

  The pork with salted gourd is aromatic, the meat is tender and flavorful, while the salted gourd is crispy and the broth is savory. This dish is best enjoyed with hot rice!