As
you bite into it, the tangy-sweet tomato juice explodes in your mouth, blending with the crisp winter melon to create a wonderful sensation. The refreshing taste of the winter melon and the delicious aroma of the tomatoes perfectly merge, forming a balanced and multi-dimensional flavor experience. This dish not only delights the taste buds but is also rich in nutritional value. Tomatoes are packed with Vitamin C and antioxidants, which help strengthen the immune system and maintain good health. Meanwhile, winter melon has the benefits of clearing heat, promoting diuresis, detoxification, and reducing swelling, making it especially suitable for cooling off and quenching thirst during the summer.
Ingredients for Tomato Stir-fried with Winter Melon
| Wax gourd | 350g |
| Chopped green onion | 50g |
| Chopped pepper | 18g |
| Small tomato | 15g |
| Light soy sauce | 3g |
| Steamed fish soy sauce | 4g |
| Salt | 3g |
| Sesame oil | 2g |
Steps:
1.First, prepare the required ingredients: small tomatoes, chopped chili peppers, chopped spring onions, and winter melon.
2.Peel the winter melon and remove the seeds.
3.Slice the winter melon into thick pieces. Once all the pieces are prepared, proceed to the cooking process.
4.In a clean pot, bring water to a boil. Add the winter melon slices and a pinch of salt. Boil the winter melon until it becomes partially translucent, then remove and drain the water.
5.Heat a small amount of lard in a pan.
6.Stir-fry the chopped chili peppers until fragrant, then add the diced tomatoes. The acidity of these small tomatoes is more intense and flavorful compared to larger tomatoes.
7.Now, add the cooked winter melon to the pan. Add a tablespoon of salt and a little light soy sauce. Stir-fry the winter melon on high heat to evenly coat it with the acidity from the tomatoes. While stir-frying the winter melon, make sure not to add any water. Additionally, use low heat and gradually evaporate the moisture inside the winter melon to enhance its flavor.
8.Once the moisture has evaporated, reduce the heat to low. Add chopped spring onions, a little steamed fish sauce, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Stir-fry everything together. Now, the dish can be removed from the heat, plated, and served. Enjoy this dish with your loved ones.
Tips:
1.Avoid cutting the winter melon slices too thick; they will become very flavorful with simple cooking.
2.Drizzle 2 teaspoons of water along the edge of the pan, cover it with a lid, and let it simmer for 2 minutes. This way, the winter melon can fully absorb the broth in the pan, resulting in a smooth, tender, and flavorful taste.
3.If using large tomatoes, make a cross-shaped incision on them, blanch them in boiling water, remove the skin, and dice them into small cubes for later use.