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Vietnamese Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup (Canh Khổ Qua Nhồi Thịt) Recipe

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A traditional Vietnamese soup featuring bitter melon stuffed with a savory pork mixture, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Preparation Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vietnamese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 150 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces bitter melon medium-sized
  • 200 grams ground pork
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 liter water
  • 2 sprigs cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cut the bitter melons into 2-3 inch pieces and remove the seeds.
  • Mix ground pork, minced garlic, fish sauce, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  • Stuff the bitter melon pieces with the pork mixture.
  • Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add the stuffed bitter melons.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes until bitter melon is tender.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

CALORIES: 150kcalCARBOHYDRATES: 10gPROTEIN: 15gFAT: 5gSATURATED FAT: 2gCHOLESTEROL: 40mgSODIUM: 800mgPOTASSIUM: 300mgFIBER: 2gSUGAR: 3gVITAMIN A: 500IUVITAMIN C: 30mgCALCIUM: 50mgIRON: 2mg
Keyword Bitter Melon, Pork, Soup
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