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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 dialysis50

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

  1. 1Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and stir-fry chicken and ginger for 2 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked.
  2. 2Add winter melon, oyster sauce, sugar and 1/4 cup of water.
  3. 3Cover with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the winter melon becomes transparent.
  4. 4Season with soy sauce.
  5. 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