Ingredients

• 2.5 litres water
• 400g chicken bones
• 2 thin slices ginger
• 800g wintermelon, peeled and cut into cubes
• 6 dried scallops, rinsed
• 1 slice ham, diced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp chopped spring onions, for garnishing

Method

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add chicken bones and continue boiling for 30 minutes.
2. Add ginger, wintermelon, dried scallops and ham. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the wintermelon is soft.
3. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with spring onions. Serve hot.