Winter Melon is a mild-tasting fruit that's often used as a vegetable in Asian cuisines—most commonly in Chinese and Indian food.
It can be steamed, simmered, braised, or parboiled. It becomes softer when cooked and, due to its mild flavor, it's often seasoned with strong spices and herbs.
Best used in soups, winter melon absorbs the flavors of the ingredients it is cooked with.