RECIPES OF VIETNAM

Canh Cu Cai (Daikon and Pork Soup)

Ingredients :

6 oz

1 1/3tbsp

5 cup

1/4 tsp

1/4 tsp

2 cup

2

Freshly ground white pepper (adjust to taste)

1. In a bowl, combine the pork, 1/3 tbsp of the fish sauce and white pepper to taste and let marinate for 30 minutes
2. In a 3-quart soup pot, combine the pork and chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil
3. Reduce the heat and skim the surface to remove the foam
4. Continue skimming until the foam ceases to rise
5. Simmer until the broth is well flavored and the pork cooked, for about 10 minutes
6. Stir in the salt, sugar and the remaining 1 tbsp fish sauce and simmer for 5 minutes longer
7. Add the daikon, cover and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes and remove from the heat
8. Transfer the soup to a heated tureen
9. Garnish with the scallions and sprinkle with freshly ground white pepper