◾︎ Simmered Winter Melon
【Ingredients】
1/2 winter melon
150 g pork trimmings
60 ml soy sauce
2 Tbsp sake
1 Tbsp instant dashi
400 ml water

【Directions】
1. Cut off the winter melon’s skin and remove the seeds and pulp, then cut into bite-size pieces and trim the sharp edges.
2. Heat oil (not listed) in a pot, cook the pork, and once cooked through add 1.
3. Add soy sauce, sake, instant dashi, and water, cover with a drop-lid, and simmer over medium heat for 30-40 minutes.