A Hearty Homestyle Stew with Corn, Pumpkin, Potatoes, and Green Beans

Northeastern Chinese Harvest Vegetable Stew, known as Dongbei Da Feng Shou (东北大丰收), brings a generous mix of vegetables together in one comforting pot.

This meat-free version combines sweet corn, pumpkin, potatoes, and green beans in a savory broth. As the vegetables gently simmer, their flavors come together, creating a dish that is hearty and satisfying without meat.

Inspired by the abundant harvests of northeastern China, this rustic dish is made for sharing around the dinner table.

Ingredients

• Corn on the Cob, cut into sections
• Pumpkin
• Potatoes
• Green Beans
• Fresh Garlic
• Ginger
• Green Onion
• Light Soy Sauce
• Cooking Oil
• Water or Vegetable Broth
• Salt, as needed

What Makes This Dish Special

A Celebration of Harvest Vegetables

Corn, pumpkin, potatoes, and green beans bring a colorful mix of textures and flavors. Each ingredient contributes something different, from sweet corn to soft, comforting potatoes.

Naturally Sweet and Savory

Pumpkin and corn add natural sweetness that balances the savory broth. Slow simmering lets the vegetables absorb the seasoning while retaining their individual flavors.

Hearty Without Meat

Potatoes and pumpkin give the stew substance, while corn and green beans add texture. The result is a satisfying vegetable dish that feels generous and comforting.

Northeastern Chinese Homestyle Cooking

Da Feng Shou reflects the warm, rustic character of northeastern Chinese cooking: familiar ingredients, generous portions, and a shared pot that brings people together.

Cooking Notes

The corn is cut into manageable sections, and the potatoes and pumpkin are cut into large chunks so they hold their shape during simmering. The green beans are trimmed and left long or cut in half.

Garlic, ginger, and green onion are gently cooked in oil until fragrant. The vegetables are then combined with light soy sauce and enough water or vegetable broth to simmer without becoming a soup.

The vegetables are added in stages as needed, giving the potatoes, corn, and green beans enough time to cook through. Pumpkin that softens quickly can be added later to keep it from breaking apart.

Toward the end, the broth is allowed to reduce slightly, leaving a flavorful sauce around the tender vegetables.

Serving Suggestions

Northeastern Chinese Harvest Vegetable Stew pairs especially well with:

• Steamed Rice
• Steamed Buns
• Vegetable Dumplings
• Tofu with Black Bean Sauce
• Cucumber Salad
• Stir-Fried Asparagus with Button Mushrooms

It can be served as the centerpiece of a meat-free meal or as a hearty vegetable dish in a larger family-style menu.

Amy’s Kitchen Tip

Cut the pumpkin into larger pieces than the potatoes if it softens quickly. This helps both vegetables become tender without the pumpkin disappearing into the sauce.

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