Winter melon soup is commonly eaten during dinner time, before consuming the main dishes with rice. It is a common dish during the wintertime, especially during Dongzhi Festival or Winter Solstice.

Look for a winter melon that will hold at least 6 cups of liquid. Cut off the top. (If the melon is very large, slice it in half so that half will hold the soup.) Remove the melon’s central ...

Soupy rice - cooked rice heated in a light broth ... Remove the seeds and pith from the winter melon and cut away the skin. Cut the winter melon flesh into 8mm (⅜in) dice.