HOW TO COOK PORK HOCK SOUP WITH LEMON GRASS

pork hock

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative, while salt is a basic seasoning.

Blanch pork hock in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain.

Heat a large pot and add ginger, garlic, and onion until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Add the blanched pork hock to the pot and cover with water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until tender.

Add chopped carrots and daikon to the pot and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes.

Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, and sugar to taste.

Season with black pepper and salt as needed.

Remove the pork hock, shred the meat, and return it to the soup.

Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Serve with lime wedges and sliced chili peppers on the side.

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