Recipe · Side Dishes (Vegetables) · by National Kidney Foundation Singapore × Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Winter Melon with Ground Meat Simmer
Sweet juicy winter melon cubes and minced chicken immersed in a simple homemade gravy.
CKD (non-dialysis)On dialysisp 50
Per serving
120g
Safe for your stage
Phosphorus54 mg
Potassium292 mg
Sodium245 mg
Protein4 g
Energy75 kcal
Ingredients
- Winter melon, 1.5'' stripes · 2 cups (360g)
- Chicken breast, minced · 50g
- Low sodium soy sauce · 1 tbsp
- Vegetable oil · 1 tbsp
- Ginger, minced · 1 tbsp
- Sugar · 1 tsp
- Oyster sauce · 1 tsp
- Corn starch · 1 tsp
Method
- 1Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and stir-fry chicken and ginger for 2 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked.
- 2Add winter melon, oyster sauce, sugar and 1/4 cup of water.
- 3Cover with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the winter melon becomes transparent.
- 4Season with soy sauce.
- 5Mix corn starch and 1 tablespoon of water to form a paste. Stir in to thicken sauce.
Notes from the contributor
- • To prevent serving mushy winter melon, be careful not to overcook them.
Sources
- NKF · Proprietary-with-permission · id nkf_winter_melon_with_ground_meat_simmer