Canh Khổ Qua
A savory Vietnamese soup featuring bitter melon, pork, and shrimp in a flavorful broth that's both comforting and slightly bitter.
⏱ 30 minServes 4Vietnamese
Ingredients
- •2 bitter melons, sliced into rings and seeds removed
- •200g pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- •150g shrimp, peeled and deveined
- •1 liter chicken or pork broth
- •2 shallots, thinly sliced
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tablespoon fish sauce
- •1 teaspoon sugar
- •2 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked and sliced
- •3 sprigs fresh cilantro
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •Black pepper to taste black pepper
Directions
- 1Bring the broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
- 2Add shallots and garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3Add pork slices and stir to cook through, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4Add bitter melon rings and soaked mushrooms, simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- 5Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6Season with fish sauce, sugar, and salt; adjust to taste.
- 7Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh cilantro and black pepper.
- 8Serve hot with steamed rice.
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