Winter Melon Soup

Winter Melon Soup
Of all the soups, this is probably the most plain and simple. All it involves is winter melon and water, yet the flavors are extraordinary.

Ingredients:
350 to 400 g winter melon
4 to 5 slices ginger
1 green onion
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper powder
1/4 teaspoon MSG (optional)
6 to 8 Szechuan peppercorns
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 cups water

Directions:
1. Cut the winter melon into 3 to 4 cm squares that are 1 cm thick. Finely chop the green onion.
2. Add the salt, white pepper powder, MSG, peppercorns and ginger to the water and bring to a boil.
3. When boiling, add the winter melon. Boil until the winter melon is completely soft, and dish up.
4. Sprinkle the green onions on top and drizzle with the sesame oil. Serve.