Yummy Pork Bitter Gourd Soup Recipe Cambodian Favorite - I Am Thyda Cooking

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu is a vegetarian option that reduces cost and calories.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a common substitute for a similar umami flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Vinegar can add acidity with fewer calories.

Prepare pork by slicing into thin pieces.

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

Add chopped garlic, onion, and ginger to the pot and sauté until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and water, bringing to a simmer.

Add sliced bitter gourd and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.

Season with fish sauce, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Stir in lime juice and remove from heat.

Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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