Ingredients:

- 1 pound ground pork (or meat chicken)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 1/2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 scallions, white parts diced, green parts for garnish
- 1 pound winter melon, peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 slices ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 cups chicken stock

Salt and sugar to taste

Green onions and cilantro for garnish

Procedure:

- 1. Combine ground pork, water, soy sauce, cornstarch, and the white parts of the scallions in a bowl. Mix well until the mixture becomes sticky, about 10 minutes.

- 2. Soak glass noodles in cold water for 15 minutes (optional).

- 3. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add ginger slices and saut� until fragrant.

- 4. Add winter melon and stir for 3 minutes.

- 5. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes, until winter melon is slightly transparent.

- 6. Form 1-teaspoon sized meatballs and gently drop them into the simmering soup.

- 7. Simmer for another 8-10 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.

- 8. Season with salt, sugar, white pepper, and sesame oil.

Garnish with green scallions and cilantro before serving.

Credits: Irene Almonte, Facebook [ tramite Irene Barrun su Chinese Cooking, gruppo Facebook(r) ]