Chinese-Style Winter Melon and Sakura Shrimp Soup Flavored with Ginger

• 300 grams Winter melon
• 1 Sakura shrimp, large
• 1 Japanese leek
• 2 1/2 cup Water
• 1 tbsp Chinese soup stock
• 1 tsp or more Coarse salt
• 1 tsp Ginger (grated)
• 1/2 tsp Soy sauce
• 2 tsp Sesame oil (for finishing)

1. The photo shows 1/2 of a winter melon.
2. Cut it in half lengthwise, then remove the seeds and pith with a spoon.
3. Cut off the skin, then chop the flesh into thin slices.
4. Add a small amount of sesame oil (not listed) to a pot, then lightly saute the shrimp.
5. Once it is cooked through, add the ingredients marked and the winter melon.
6. Simmer until tender.
7. Once the winter melon becomes translucent and tender, add the ingredients marked .
8. Transfer to individual bowls, sprinkle with sliced leeks, and serve.

winter, shrimp, water, chinese soup stock, salt, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/172139-chinese-style-winter-melon-and-sakura-shrimp-soup-flavored-with-ginger (may not work)