Pork Bone Soup With Mixed Vegetables - Asian at Home, Khmer

pork bones

🥗Healthier: chicken bones

💰Cheaper: beef bones

Chicken bones provide a lighter broth, while beef bones are often less expensive.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

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

Blanch pork bones in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and rinse.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the cleaned pork bones.

Add water to the pot, covering the bones completely, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-2 hours, skimming off any foam.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot and simmer for another 30 minutes.

Stir in mixed vegetables and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Season the soup with fish sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.

Add lime juice and stir well before serving.

Garnish with chopped coriander and sliced scallions.

Serve hot with chili on the side for added spice.

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