Vietnamese Food Recipes-How To Make Winter Melon Soup Canh Bi Dao

winter melon

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cucumber

Zucchini and cucumber provide similar textures and flavors.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner, while tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

dried shrimp

🥗Healthier: canned tuna

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned fish provides a similar umami flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt is a basic seasoning.

Boil the pork shoulder for 5 minutes, then drain.

Add salt, rock sugar, and mushroom seasoning to the pot.

Let the broth boil for 10 minutes.

Add the winter melon to the pot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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