ginger clam soup

I made this for lunch today before our giant and slightly heavier Christmas dinner. If I remember, I will probably do this every Christmas lunch.

ginger clam soup
makes 3-4 servings

1 lb winter melon (optional)
1 lb clams
3-4 slices ginger
1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp cooking wine
scallions and cilantro (optional)

Soak clams in salt water and a little bit of corn meal to remove sand.

Peel winter melon, remove seeds and dice.

Pour water to cover winter melon and cook until soft.

When water boils, add clams, shredded ginger and salt. Once clams open, turn off the fire and pour cooking wine.

Serve with sliced scallions and cilantro, if desired.