How to make Ground Pork and Shrimp Rice Noodle Soup

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is a plant-based option, while chicken is often less expensive than shrimp.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is lower in calories, and salt is a basic seasoning.

Soak rice noodles in warm water for about 20 minutes until they are pliable.

In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium heat.

Add chopped ginger and minced garlic to the boiling broth and let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Add ground pork to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until it is no longer pink, which takes about 5-7 minutes.

Add shrimp to the pot and cook until they turn pink and opaque, which should take about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in soy sauce and fish sauce, adjusting to taste as needed.

Add the soaked rice noodles to the pot and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.

Ladle the soup into bowls, ensuring an even distribution of noodles, pork, and shrimp in each bowl.

Garnish each bowl with chopped green onions, cilantro, bean sprouts, lime wedges, and sliced red chili before serving.

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