Stay cool this summer with winter melon? | The Woks of Life

Fruits and vegetables that contain a lot of water help rehydrate and cool you down during the summertime! Winter melon is one such vegetable and we’ve got a new recipe to enjoy it! This braised winter melon recipe (红烧冬瓜 - hóngshāo dōngguā) is a simple, healthy, and delicious side dish that really highlights this subtle ingredient. Winter melons are generally in season in late summer or fall, though they are available in Asian markets year round! Winter melon, also known as wax gourd or ash gourd, is a large oblong melon with waxy blue-green skin that has a white-ish powdery coating. It is comparable to the size of a watermelon, though it is usually more oblong in shape. The flesh of the winter melon is white, and it has a very mild flavor (some would say it doesn’t have much taste at all), so this flavorful and quick braise is the perfect way to enjoy it! Get the full recipe here: 0:00 Intro 0:51 How to pick a winter melon 1:28 How to cut winter melon 4:52 How to make braised winter melon Thanks for watching! Bill, Judy, Sarah, and Kaitlin ❤️👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 For all of your questions on Chinese ingredients: https://thewoksoflife.com/chinese-ing... For more tips on Chinese cooking methods: https://thewoksoflife.com/category/ho... For The Woks of Life's complete wok guide: https://thewoksoflife.com/wok-guide/ Thinking of buying a wok? These are the best! https://thewoksoflife.com/best-wok-to... Got questions on how to maintain your wok? (See here if you have a rusty wok!) https://thewoksoflife.com/how-to-seas... Check out our cookbook: https://thewoksoflife.com/the-woks-of... Stay connected!   / thewoksoflife     / thewoksoflife1     / thewoksoflife