Refreshing Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup

Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup is a traditional dish in many Southeast Asian cuisines and can be cooked using bitter melon or cucumber as the main ingredient.

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INGREDIENTS

Step-by-step instructions!

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Start by peeling your bitter melon or cucumber. Slice them into segments, 2 to 3 inches long.

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Use a small knife and cut around the core to hollow out each segment and remove the seeds.

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If using bitter melon, blanch the pieces in boiling water for 5 minutes, then drain and soak them in salted cold water.

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Meanwhile, add the veggie ground meat, cilantro root, garlic, and white pepper to a small bowl.

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Refreshing Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup

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