1. Cut out the skin and the fat of the ham, then steam it for 30
minutes. Slice the ham, add sugar and ginger, steam for a further l0 minutes.
2. Shell and halve the ginkgo, blanch and cored. Cook the sugar with 1/3 cup of water and
preserved osmanthus sugar to make a syrup. Slice the honey melon.
3. Put the ginkgo into the syrup and fry it over medium heat until golden brown. Serve
with honey melon and ham slices.
Practical Tips:
Preserved osmanthus sugar is available in Shanghainese grocery
stores.
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