Canh Khổ Qua

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 (gluten-free)
• •2 shallots, thinly sliced
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tablespoon gluten-free 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

1. 1Bring the broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat.
2. 2Add shallots and garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. 3Add pork slices and stir to cook through, about 3-4 minutes.
4. 4Add bitter melon rings and soaked mushrooms, simmer for 8-10 minutes.
5. 5Add shrimp and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
6. 6Season with fish sauce, sugar, and salt; adjust to taste.
7. 7Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh cilantro and black pepper.
8. 8Serve hot with steamed rice.

💡 Choose firm, pale-green bitter melon and remove the white pith thoroughly if you want a gentler bitterness in canh khổ qua.

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