Misua at Patola Soup
A simple flavorful soup made with misua noodles and patola (sponge gourd).
Servings 6
Calories 188kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large patola peeled and sliced
- 2-3 ounces misua or vermicelli noodles
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ pound ground pork
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 4 cups water
- 1 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
Instructions
- Using a peeler, peel the skin of patola (sponge gourd). Slice patola lengthwise then crosswise about ¼ inch thick. Remove and discard hard seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil.
- Saute onion until softened.
- Add garlic. Cook until golden.
- Add ground pork. Cook until pale.
- Pour water or chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Season with fish sauce, chicken bouillon, ground black pepper and garlic powder.
- Lower heat and add patola. Cook for about 4 minutes or until tender.
- Add misua noodles or vermicelli. This will cook in about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Season with salt, if needed.
- Serve hot. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If using chicken stock, it is ok not to add chicken bouillon. You could put a little bit if you like.
- If using water, add chicken bouillon for a flavorful soup. If not using chicken bouillon, reduce water to only 2 cups.
- Choose a young patola vegetable. It is less fibrous.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 638mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg