Minh-ai's Bitter Melon Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Minh-ai's Bitter Melon Soup
75 min.
3
208kcal

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This soup is a delicious and healthy dish that's perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner. With a unique blend of flavors, Minh-ai's Bitter Melon Soup is a gluten-free and dairy-free option that's packed with nutrients. The star ingredient, bitter melon, gives the soup its distinct flavor and offers various health benefits. Combined with ground pork and seasoned with soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper, this soup is a flavorful and satisfying meal.

The recipe is easy to follow and can be prepared in under 2 hours. It serves 3 people and has a calorie count of 208 kcal per serving. The equipment needed is simple and includes a bowl, saucepan, knife, and plastic wrap. The directions are straightforward, and the soup can be customized to your taste with soy sauce and fish sauce.

Minh-ai's Bitter Melon Soup is a wonderful choice for those seeking a flavorful and nutritious meal. The combination of ingredients creates a well-balanced dish that's both comforting and healthy. Whether you're looking for a new soup recipe to add to your repertoire or want to explore the benefits of bitter melon, this recipe is definitely worth trying!

Ingredients

  •  bitter melon 
  • teaspoon fish sauce to taste
  • 0.1 teaspoon garlic powder 
  •  spring onion sliced
  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5 pound ground pork 
  • teaspoon soya sauce to taste
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • knife
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Combine pork, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper in a bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Slice the bitter melon into 1 to 1 1/2 inch thick rounds. Using the tip of a small knife, remove the spongy, seeded interior. Fill each bitter melon ring with the pork mixture, making sure to that each ring is fully stuffed. Form similar sized meatballs with any remaining pork.
  2. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Drop in the stuffed bitter melon rings and any meatballs. Simmer over medium heat until the bitter melon is tender and easily cut with a spoon, 30 to 45 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat. Season with 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and fish sauce. Stir in green onions.

Nutrition Facts

Calories208kcal
Protein26.21%
Fat70.35%
Carbs3.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28
Glycemic Load
0.09
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
10.574347917152%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.43mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:207.9kcal
10.39%
Fat:16.09g
24.75%
Saturated Fat:5.95g
37.2%
Carbohydrates:1.77g
0.59%
Net Carbohydrates:0.75g
0.27%
Sugar:0.2g
0.23%
Cholesterol:54.43mg
18.14%
Sodium:329.11mg
14.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:13.48g
26.97%
Vitamin B1:0.57mg
38%
Vitamin C:27.33mg
33.13%
Selenium:18.92µg
27.02%
Vitamin B3:3.55mg
17.76%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.98%
Phosphorus:146.78mg
14.68%
Zinc:1.98mg
13.17%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.63%
Potassium:332.37mg
9.5%
Vitamin B12:0.54µg
8.98%
Vitamin K:8.42µg
8.02%
Folate:30.11µg
7.53%
Magnesium:28.13mg
7.03%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.86%
Iron:0.94mg
5.2%
Copper:0.1mg
5.19%
Fiber:1.02g
4.08%
Vitamin A:191.88IU
3.84%
Manganese:0.07mg
3.4%
Calcium:30.55mg
3.05%
Source:Allrecipes