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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
10 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Winter melon is very good for health and is used to cook many delicious dishes. Today, TasteVN will share with you the recipe for sweet and delicious winter melon soup with straw mushrooms, suitable for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets. Let’s get into the kitchen and make this soup dish right away!
Ingredients for Winter Melon Soup with Straw Mushrooms For 3 – 4 people
Winter melon 200 gr Straw mushrooms 200 gr Shallots 2 bulbs Green onions 2 stalks Chili 2 pieces Cooking oil 1/2 tablespoon Vegetarian seasoning 1 tablespoon Salt A little MSG A little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose good, clean straw mushrooms
- Good straw mushrooms are those that are still in bud form, round or cylindrical in shape, and feel slightly firm when pressed lightly.
- Choose mushrooms that are uniform in size for a more visually appealing and tastier dish.
- Straw mushrooms that are black or gray will taste better than white ones.
- Choose mushrooms with bright colors and a distinctive mushroom aroma.
- Do not choose mushrooms that have a foul odor, are discolored, feel soft and mushy when touched, or are overly large as these mushrooms have been stored for too long and will not taste good.
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How to choose fresh and delicious pumpkin
- You should choose pumpkins that have a bright green color, plump skin, small white spots on the skin, and a thick stem because these are young pumpkins, just right for eating.
- Additionally, if you notice a thin, smooth layer of fuzz on the skin and it feels heavy when lifted, it is also a good pumpkin.
- If the pumpkin skin gradually turns from light green to white and the fruit is too large, you should not buy it, as this indicates an old pumpkin, which will taste sour when eaten.
- Avoid buying pumpkins that are wilted, have soft skin, or have strange black spots; these pumpkins have been stored for too long and are about to spoil.
How to prepare Pumpkin Soup with Straw Mushrooms
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Prepare the ingredients
Soak the straw mushrooms in diluted salt water for about 10 minutes, then rinse with clean water, trim off the excess stems, and cut in half.
Peel the pumpkin, wash it clean, and slice it thinly. Wash the green onions and chop them finely.
Peel the shallots and mince them. Wash the chili and slice it.
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Sauté Straw Mushrooms
Place a pot on the stove, add 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil into the pot. When the oil is hot, add chopped shallots and sauté until fragrant.
Once the shallots are golden and fragrant, add the straw mushrooms along with 1 tablespoon of vegetarian seasoning to the pot, and stir-fry for about 2 minutes over high heat.
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Cook the Soup
Next, add 1 liter of water to the pot and bring it to a boil. Once the water is boiling, skim off the foam, season with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of MSG, and simmer for another 2 minutes.
Add the melon to cook together with the straw mushrooms for about 3 more minutes, then adjust the seasoning to taste, and add chopped green onions and sliced chili to finish.
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Final Product
The sweet and refreshing gourd soup with straw mushrooms. The mushrooms and gourd are cooked just right, maintaining their crispness and not becoming mushy.
This dish is best served hot or accompanied by white rice for a delicious and satisfying meal!
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With just a few simple steps, you can quickly prepare the gourd soup with straw mushrooms that is sweet and delicious, suitable for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian! TasteVN wishes you success in making it!
