Hakka Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup (客家苦瓜汤)
客家苦瓜汤 (Hakka Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup) is a traditional dish from the Hakka cuisine, known for its unique flavors and health benefits. This soup is made by stuffing bitter melon with a savory filling and simmering it in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
- 4 small bitter melons
- 200g ground pork
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the bitter melons by cutting them in half lengthwise and removing the seeds and pith.
- In a bowl, mix the ground pork, egg, garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil.
- Stuff the bitter melon halves with the pork mixture.
- In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil and add the stuffed bitter melon.
- Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the bitter melon is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Protein
- 8g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Pot Bowl Knife Cutting Board
Tools
Soup Ladle Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Hakka Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Tips & tricks
For a vegetarian version, the ground pork can be substituted with finely chopped mushrooms and tofu.
Cost
$10