How to cook Vietnamese Winter Melon Soup with GROUND PORK Recipe CANH BI DAO Tutorial

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey offers lower fat content, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and calories, while bouillon is a budget-friendly option.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for those avoiding fish, while salt is the most economical option.

winter melon

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini provides similar texture, while cabbage is often more affordable.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add ground pork, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Stir in diced winter melon and carrots, cooking for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the winter melon is tender.

Add fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or more fish sauce as needed.

Add sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Stir in lime juice and remove from heat.

Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

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