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Cambodian Spiced Pork Ball Soup
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Cambodian Spiced Pork Ball Soup

7 ingredients 9 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

871
Calories
72g
Protein
19g
Fat
96g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 7 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Pork 100g cooked 242
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Bean not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Water Chestnut not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cellophane (bean thread) noodles, soaked in cold water for 15 minutes, then cut into 6-inch lengths
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup smoked ham, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup pork, ground
  • 2 Tablespoons water chestnuts, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

1

Boil the stock in a large saucepan and stir in the soaked and cut cellophane noodles.

2

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.

3

Meanwhile, mix together the minced ham, pork, and water chestnuts with the cornstarch and soy sauce.

4

Shape the meat into little balls and drop into the soup. Continue cooking over moderate heat for another 15 minutes.

5

Taste. If the broth is too concentrated, dilute with a little water.

6

When ready to serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with scallions.

7

Arm your guests with any tools they ask for and promise not to laugh as they slurp away.

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Category:Cambodian Recipes

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Category:Cambodian Soups

Recipe sourced from fandom

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