Winter Melon Feast

Last updated 2026-11-14 — The black-skinned winter melons grown abundantly in Xiaolou are large in size, high in yield, thin-skinned, thick-fleshed, sweet, and refreshing. The melons can be cut into chunks and dried to make winter melon strips, which are used in soups. A variety of dishes can be made with winter melon, such as steamed fish head with dried winter melon, where the fish absorbs the subtle fragrance of the melon, resulting in a deliciously sweet and fresh taste; winter melon cup, a sweet and cooling dish, commonly made by scooping out the flesh of the melon and filling it with various rich broths—whether pork soup or shark fin soup, the choice is yours; and winter melon stewed with dried tofu skin, a lighter option that is especially suitable for the hot summer weather.