1. Winter melon soup
Ingredients: Squash, lean meat (chicken, pork or shrimp), spices (salt, pepper, onion).
Making:
Peel the squash, wash it and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Wash lean meat, cut into small pieces.
Boil water, add meat and cook until done.
Add squash and cook until squash is tender.
Season to taste, you can add green onions to enhance the flavor.
2. Stir-fried squash with garlic
Ingredients: Squash, garlic, cooking oil, spices.
Making:
Wash squash, cut into thin slices.
Minced garlic.
Heat cooking oil, add garlic and fry until fragrant.
Add squash and stir-fry quickly, season to taste.
Stir-fry until squash is just cooked, keeping its crunch.
3. Winter melon juice
Ingredients: Winter melon, water, sugar (optional).
Making:
Peel the squash and cut into small pieces.
Put the squash in a blender with a little water.
Blend well, filter to get the juice.
You can add a little sugar if you like it sweet.
4. Braised squash
Ingredients: Squash, mushrooms, vegetables (carrots, potatoes), spices.
Making:
Peel and cut squash and other vegetables into pieces.
Boil water, add all ingredients and simmer for about 30 minutes.
Season to taste, you can add a little pepper to enhance the flavor.
Note
Avoid using too much salt and spicy spices when preparing squash because it can increase uric acid levels.
You should combine squash with other foods such as green vegetables and whole grains for a balanced diet.