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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon dried shrimp
  • 250 g (9 oz) winter melon, rind and seeds removed
  • 750 ml (3 cups) chicken and meat stock
  • 150 g (5½ oz) Chinese ham or prosciutto, chopped

Method

1. Soak the dried shrimp in boiling water for 1 hour, then drain. Cut the winter melon into small pieces.

2. Bring the stock to a rolling boil in a large clay pot or saucepan. Add the dried shrimp, winter melon and ham. return to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Season with salt and white pepper. Serve hot.