Winter Melon Soup with Pork Balls

If you do not have disposable soup poach, use a slotted ladle to remove and discard the ikan bilis
after simmering for 15 minutes.
Serves: 3

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins
INGREDIENTS
700g piece of winter melon cut to large cubes (buy the disc section for easier cutting)
1.2 litres water
100g ikan bilis (anchovies)
5 slices of ginger
200g minced pork (or chicken)
1/2 tsp light soy sauce
Marinade ingredients (A)
1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
1/2 tbsp corn starch
1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
1/2 tbsp sesame oil
dash of white pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Marinade the pork with the ingredients in (A). Shape into individual meat ball (each about 1 tbsp
size). Set aside.
2. Trim and discard the skin and inner seeds of winter melon. Cut winter melon flesh to large
cubes.
3. Rinse ikan bilis and place them in disposable soup pouches. Place soup pouches, water, winter
melon cubes, and ginger in a soup pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 15 minutes.
4. Squeeze out the excess broth from the soup pouches and discard. Season with light soy sauce
if needed.
5. When ready to serve, bring stock to a simmer again, then add pork balls, one at a time, making
sure they dont stick to one another. Cook for about 3 minutes.