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Canh Rau Ngot (Pork & Greens Soup)

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Canh Rau Ngot (Pork & Greens Soup)

Soup
⏱ 15 min
👥 Serves 2
Difficulty ⭐

Just leafy greens and ground pork — a simple soup that appears on the Vietnamese table nearly every day.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

A simple soup made by simmering leafy greens (rau ngot) with ground pork, one of the most frequently made dishes in Vietnamese homes. Served alongside rice and other dishes, its ease and nutritional value make it a reliable go-to for busy weeknight dinners.

🌆 Where it's eaten: A weekday evening in Hanoi: a mother home from work has this ready in about 10 minutes flat.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 2)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Wash the greens and cut into bite-sized pieces.

  2. Bring water to a boil in a pot and dissolve in the chicken bouillon.

  3. Add the ground pork, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks.

  4. Skim the surface and season with fish sauce.

  5. Add the greens and simmer briefly.

  6. Ladle into bowls and serve.

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