Winter Melon Soup with Dried Scallops

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4 dried scallops

2 pounds winter melon

4 cups homemade chicken stock

4 dried black mushrooms, softened in water and coarsely chopped, reserve soaking liquid

2 slices fresh ginger, peeled

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with a 1/4 cup mushroom soaking liquid

1/4 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined

2 egg whites, lightly beaten

Freshly ground white pepper, optional

Cilantro leaves, for garnish