600 g Chicken wings or half a chicken
2 lb Chinese winter melon
5 Spring onions (scallions)
5 cups Water
1 teaspoon Salt
1 tablespoon Nuoc cham sauce
1/4 teaspoon Black pepper to taste

Cut chicken wings or half chicken into joints. Peel melon, discard skin and spongy centre with seeds. Cut melon into bite sized cubes. Slice spring onions (scallions) Put chicken into saucepan with spring onions, water and salt. Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for 1 hour or until liquid is reduced and well flavored. Add sauce and pepper to taste. Serve immediately while it is still hot, with rice if desired. Tip : Peeled, sliced and seeded cucumber can be used as a replacement for winter melon.