Saturday, January 8, 2011

Pork and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients:
¼ lb lean pork, cut in bite-sized
1-2 bunches mustard greens or "sher li hom"
3 pieces of Asam Gelugur
1 Tbsp. tamarind paste (if using)
2 pieces star anise
1 can whole tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp. brown rice vinegar
Method:
1. Washed greens and cut in 3" lengths. In a pot bring broth, pork, star anise, and tamarind peel to a boil. Remove scum on top of soup. Then add tomatoes and greens.
2. Cover and simmer  for about 20 minutes till greens are cooked and soft. Season to taste with vinegar and salt. Remove tamarind peel and serve. Serve with rice.