While the Pork Neck Bone and Pumpkin Soup is simmering away, Julie prepares her second dish which is Steamed Hairy Gourd Stuffed with Minced Pork. Hairy Gourd is another winter squash which is in season too.

Meanwhile, Vanessa prepared a simple fried rice with egg and green bean to accompany the Steamed Hairy Gourd.

Ingredients

• 4 hairy gourds, peel and cut into 1 inch round
• 2″ knob of ginger, minced
• 1.5 lbs lean ground pork
• 3 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 egg, optional
• corn starch

Click on the link below for the instructions.

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