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Recipe: Porkball and Vegetable Soup ๐ฒ
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of this Porkball and Vegetable Soup, a cherished favorite among many. Perfect for an Asian-inspired meal or a cozy family dinner, this soup is adored by children and adults alike. Bursting with flavors and nutrients, it’s a wholesome dish that’s both easy to prepare and utterly satisfying.
Cooking Time:
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Recipe Category:
- Pork
Keywords:
- Vegetable
- Meat
- Asian
- Kid Friendly
- Spicy
- < 30 Mins
- Stove Top
- Easy
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 700.5
- Fat Content: 40.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 12.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 106.2mg
- Sodium Content: 1018.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 41.9g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 15.8g
- Protein Content: 40.8g
Ingredients:
- 90g ground pork
- 500g coriander leaves
- 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
- 1 fresh ginger
- 1 red chile
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery
- 3 spring onions
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 9 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame oil
- Additional coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions:
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Prepare Pork Mixture:
- Cover bread with a little cold water; leave until water is absorbed then squeeze out.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the soaked bread with ground pork, coriander, five-spice powder, ginger, egg white, 1/4 tsp of salt, and pepper. Mix well to incorporate all ingredients thoroughly.
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Form Pork Balls:
- Roll 1/2 tablespoon of the pork mixture into small balls and place them on a tray lined with greaseproof paper. Ensure uniform size for even cooking.
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Prepare Serving Bowls:
- Divide the bean sprouts evenly among the serving bowls, creating a bed for the soup.
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Cook Pork Balls:
- In a large pan, combine sesame oil and chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Carefully add the pork balls to the boiling stock in batches. Cook until they float to the top, indicating they are cooked through.
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Assemble Soup:
- Once the pork balls are cooked, distribute them evenly among the serving bowls over the bean sprouts.
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Add Vegetables:
- To the remaining stock in the pan, add chopped red chile, carrot, celery, and spring onion. Bring the stock back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute to soften the vegetables.
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Season and Serve:
- Remove the pan from heat and season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Adjust seasoning according to preference.
- Ladle the hot soup into the serving bowls containing the bean sprouts and pork balls.
- Garnish each bowl with a few fresh coriander leaves for added freshness and flavor.
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Enjoy!
- Serve the Porkball and Vegetable Soup hot, and savor the delightful blend of flavors and textures. Pair it with your favorite Asian dishes or enjoy it as a comforting standalone meal. Bon appรฉtit! ๐ฅข๐ถ๏ธ๐