What is winter melon?

Winter melon (Benincasa hispida) is a large gourd with green skin, often covered in a waxy bloom, and soft white flesh. It has a very mild taste and is mainly used in soups, braises and candy.

What does winter melon taste like?

Winter melon tastes mild and slightly sweet, like a soft cucumber, so it takes on the flavor of the broth it is cooked in. This makes it ideal for soups with pork, dried shrimp or mushrooms.

How do I cook winter melon?

Peel off the skin, remove the seeds and spongy core, and cut the flesh into chunks. Simmer in soup for 20 to 30 minutes until translucent, or braise it with shiitake and dried shrimp.

How do I choose and store a winter melon?

Choose a heavy melon with firm, unblemished skin. Store a whole winter melon in a cool, dry place, and wrap cut pieces and keep them in the refrigerator for a few days.

What is winter melon tea?

Winter melon tea is a sweet, caramel-like Chinese drink made from winter melon cooked down with sugar. Weee! carries Sun Right Preserved Winter Melon Tea and Bidrico Winter Melon Tea.

Where can I buy winter melon near me?

Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Winter melon options on Weee! include Green Skin Wintermelon, cut Winter Melon, Green Skin Long Wintermelon and Fresh Winter Melon.

Can I substitute something for winter melon?

Zucchini, chayote or fuzzy squash can stand in for winter melon in soups, though the texture is a bit different. Winter melon stays softer and more translucent after cooking.

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Top 5 products for Winter Melon

#1

Green Skin Wintermelon 3-5 lb

Green Skin Wintermelon (3-5 lb) is a whole winter melon with mild, juicy flesh. Peel and cube it for soups and braises, where it absorbs the flavors of pork, ginger and dried seafood.

$5.39 - $10.49

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Vanessa
Best of the best!
力盛德彰
This winter melon is only half the size of the one I bought last time, I'm not satisfied.
Jane
It was huge! I only remembered to take a picture after I ate it. It was very fresh, and the soup with dried shrimp was delicious.
孟孟
This is my first time buying this small winter melon. I'll leave a review after I've eaten it. It looks pretty good.
酒酿冬菜
It always looks a little rusty from the outside, but the inside seems okay.
燕子
Green-skinned winter melon can be used in soups or stir-fries; it's quite good.
Cphjanet
Fresh & Large melon. Great value for money.
彬
Not looking as good as before, but the soup taste delicious.
weee.12999702
This little winter melon is so cute! It's my first time buying one! You can use it in pork rib soup or stir-fry it with dried shrimp!
D@N@
sharp.........

#2

Winter Melon (cut) 4-6.5 lb

Winter Melon (cut), 4-6.5 lb, is sold in sections so you can buy a portion of the large gourd. Peel, seed and cube it for clear soups, braises and hotpot.

$5.39 - $5.99

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춘
Not bad .fresh
alex
It seems a bit overfrozen; hopefully, it won't affect the taste. It's a very large piece of winter melon, definitely cheaper than in a physical store.
Daihui
A huge piece of winter melon. I just bought it last week and finished it; it was delicious, so another one was delivered today.
筝声悠扬
The pork rib soup is delicious, with generous portions and fresh ingredients.
sinjoo.teoh
Half a large winter melon, looks good.
춘
Big portion haha.
Quin
The winter melon was very fresh, so I made winter melon, kelp, and meatball soup, and also added some dried scallops. It was so delicious it made my eyebrows fall off!
JS
It looks pretty good. I haven't started eating it yet. I'll try it when it's cooked.
Victoria
Very fresh, discounted items that I always repurchase
蛋niiiiii
It's very large, even exceeding the advertised weight, and is definitely worth the price.

#3

Green Skin Long Wintermelon 4-7 lb

Green Skin Long Wintermelon (4-7 lb) is a long variety of winter melon with tender, mild flesh. It cuts into neat chunks for simmered soups, stir-fries and braised dishes.

$9.99 - $10.49

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hidorothy1979
What a big winter melon! Eat it slowly.
Wuliangshoujing
This winter melon is huge, perfect for making winter melon soup.
贾老师
It was a very large winter melon, very fresh, and quite good.
Adigo lee
It really is a very long winter melon.
Noni
omg soo big and fresh
Vi
I'll buy it again if it's on sale.
Daihui
Look at this huge winter melon! What a steal!
weee.17150123
very huge watermelon
仔仔
My first purchase was great very fresh.
weee.8308927
This winter melon is quite large; I wonder if it will last until we finish it.

#4

Fresh Winter Melon 2 lb

Fresh Winter Melon (2 lb) is a smaller portion for a family-sized pot of soup. Peel, remove seeds, and simmer with pork bones or dried shrimp until the flesh turns soft and translucent.

$6.88

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#5

Sun Right Preserved Winter Melon Tea 13.1 oz

Sun Right Preserved Winter Melon Tea (13.1 oz) is a sweet winter melon concentrate for making traditional tea. Dissolve in hot water and serve warm, or chill and serve over ice.

$2.99 - $4.29

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weee.18325691
The taste I miss most in America!
weee.15883693
Winter melon doesn't have a strong flavor, but it's enough to make two large pots of sweet soup; it's a generous and economical option.
peiyuchen336600
I remember when I was little, my mom would keep winter melon tea in the fridge during the summer.
Hsiangting
The quality is good, I will repurchase.
Joanna
The new packaging allows you to cut the winter melon brick in half, making it convenient to cook a large quantity at once.
weee.15027312
Taiwanese winter melon bricks are very convenient and delicious!
AdreanChan
Its tastes so good
ec24ever2018
In summer, you should drink winter melon tea to cool off.
thebonafidestar
Summer is the best time for an ice cold wintermelon tea :)
weee.12173749
Add water, bring to a boil, and add a little lemon for the flavor of Taiwanese hand-shaken drinks—family and friends love it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is winter melon?
Winter melon (Benincasa hispida) is a large gourd with green skin, often covered in a waxy bloom, and soft white flesh. It has a very mild taste and is mainly used in soups, braises and candy.
How do I cook winter melon?
Peel off the skin, remove the seeds and spongy core, and cut the flesh into chunks. Simmer in soup for 20 to 30 minutes until translucent, or braise it with shiitake and dried shrimp.
What is winter melon tea?
Winter melon tea is a sweet, caramel-like Chinese drink made from winter melon cooked down with sugar. Weee! carries Sun Right Preserved Winter Melon Tea and Bidrico Winter Melon Tea.
Can I substitute something for winter melon?
Zucchini, chayote or fuzzy squash can stand in for winter melon in soups, though the texture is a bit different. Winter melon stays softer and more translucent after cooking.

What does winter melon taste like?
Winter melon tastes mild and slightly sweet, like a soft cucumber, so it takes on the flavor of the broth it is cooked in. This makes it ideal for soups with pork, dried shrimp or mushrooms.
How do I choose and store a winter melon?
Choose a heavy melon with firm, unblemished skin. Store a whole winter melon in a cool, dry place, and wrap cut pieces and keep them in the refrigerator for a few days.
Where can I buy winter melon near me?
Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Winter melon options on Weee! include Green Skin Wintermelon, cut Winter Melon, Green Skin Long Wintermelon and Fresh Winter Melon.

Vanessa
Best of the best!
力盛德彰
This winter melon is only half the size of the one I bought last time, I'm not satisfied.
Jane
It was huge! I only remembered to take a picture after I ate it. It was very fresh, and the soup with dried shrimp was delicious.
孟孟
This is my first time buying this small winter melon. I'll leave a review after I've eaten it. It looks pretty good.
酒酿冬菜
It always looks a little rusty from the outside, but the inside seems okay.
燕子
Green-skinned winter melon can be used in soups or stir-fries; it's quite good.
Cphjanet
Fresh & Large melon. Great value for money.
彬
Not looking as good as before, but the soup taste delicious.
weee.12999702
This little winter melon is so cute! It's my first time buying one! You can use it in pork rib soup or stir-fry it with dried shrimp!
D@N@
sharp.........
춘
Not bad .fresh
alex
It seems a bit overfrozen; hopefully, it won't affect the taste. It's a very large piece of winter melon, definitely cheaper than in a physical store.
Daihui
A huge piece of winter melon. I just bought it last week and finished it; it was delicious, so another one was delivered today.
筝声悠扬
The pork rib soup is delicious, with generous portions and fresh ingredients.
sinjoo.teoh
Half a large winter melon, looks good.
춘
Big portion haha.
Quin
The winter melon was very fresh, so I made winter melon, kelp, and meatball soup, and also added some dried scallops. It was so delicious it made my eyebrows fall off!
JS
It looks pretty good. I haven't started eating it yet. I'll try it when it's cooked.
Victoria
Very fresh, discounted items that I always repurchase
蛋niiiiii
It's very large, even exceeding the advertised weight, and is definitely worth the price.
hidorothy1979
What a big winter melon! Eat it slowly.
Wuliangshoujing
This winter melon is huge, perfect for making winter melon soup.
贾老师
It was a very large winter melon, very fresh, and quite good.
Adigo lee
It really is a very long winter melon.
Noni
omg soo big and fresh
Vi
I'll buy it again if it's on sale.
Daihui
Look at this huge winter melon! What a steal!
weee.17150123
very huge watermelon
仔仔
My first purchase was great very fresh.
weee.8308927
This winter melon is quite large; I wonder if it will last until we finish it.
weee.18325691
The taste I miss most in America!
weee.15883693
Winter melon doesn't have a strong flavor, but it's enough to make two large pots of sweet soup; it's a generous and economical option.
peiyuchen336600
I remember when I was little, my mom would keep winter melon tea in the fridge during the summer.
Hsiangting
The quality is good, I will repurchase.
Joanna
The new packaging allows you to cut the winter melon brick in half, making it convenient to cook a large quantity at once.
weee.15027312
Taiwanese winter melon bricks are very convenient and delicious!
AdreanChan
Its tastes so good
ec24ever2018
In summer, you should drink winter melon tea to cool off.
thebonafidestar
Summer is the best time for an ice cold wintermelon tea :)
weee.12173749
Add water, bring to a boil, and add a little lemon for the flavor of Taiwanese hand-shaken drinks—family and friends love it.
艾露比
This time it's more than half the size of the last one. And it's more expensive than last time.
weee.9716014
Great and fresh
YouwenHu
Fresh delivery fast and very good quality
TMBT
This is my first time buying this. I feel it is pretty good. I will cook pork ribs and winter melon tomorrow.
weee.9716014
Nice and big
Lucky
It's not too big, but enough for a meal.
itsleona
One piece is just the right size for a meal, suitable for small families
weee.7839772
It's smaller than I expected. I haven't cooked it yet, so I don't know if it tastes good, but what I received weighed 2.8lb.
MDRT
Hahaha, looks so cute, I hope it tastes good
lanxiaochun
It's small, but quite fresh.