{"id":2903,"date":"2025-12-18T13:38:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T05:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenroadaustralia.com.au\/?p=2903"},"modified":"2025-12-18T13:53:29","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T05:53:29","slug":"sea-cucumber-winter-melon-soup-light-refreshing-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenroadaustralia.com.au\/zh\/sea-cucumber-winter-melon-soup-light-refreshing-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Sea Cucumber &amp; Winter Melon Soup (Light &amp; Refreshing Style)"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/goldenroadaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-melon-soup.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2909\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goldenroadaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-melon-soup.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/goldenroadaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-melon-soup-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/goldenroadaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-melon-soup-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/goldenroadaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-melon-soup-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/goldenroadaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-melon-soup-12x12.jpeg 12w, https:\/\/goldenroadaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-melon-soup-700x700.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/goldenroadaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-melon-soup-1000x1000.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/goldenroadaustralia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/winter-melon-soup-100x100.jpeg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A gentle, cooling dish perfect for summer or for those preferring clean, light flavors.<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u6240\u9700\u6750\u6599<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rehydrated sea cucumbers: 2 pcs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter melon: 500g (keep skin on for better cooling effect)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lean meat or pork ribs: 150g (optional, for deeper flavor)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ginger: 34 slices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spring onion or coriander: a little<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooking wine: 1 tsp (if using meat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>White pepper: a pinch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt: to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sesame oil: a few drops (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water or stock: appropriate amount<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cut sea cucumbers into strips or chunks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cut winter melon into thick slices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If using meat: blanch with ginger &amp; cooking wine; rinse clean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Boil Base Broth<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add water\/stock + ginger + meat (if used).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boil, then simmer 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Add Winter Melon<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cook until translucent (810 minutes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Add Sea Cucumber<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simmer 58 minutes until everything is tender.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. Season &amp; Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Add salt and white pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garnish with scallion or coriander; drizzle sesame oil if preferred.<br><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Tips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do not overcook winter melon or sea cucumber  keep them tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meat (or mushrooms for a vegetarian option) enhances umami.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter melon should be cooked until just soft for best texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A gentle, cooling dish perfect for summer or for those preferring clean, light flavors. Ingredients Instructions 1. Preparation 2. Boil Base Broth 3. Add Winter Melon 4. Add Sea Cucumber 5. 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