Easy Soup/ Detoxifies the liver/ boost immunity.

Day 3: Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup – Bitterness First, Sweetness Later, Excellent Detox

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🥒 “Bitter at first, healthy for life!”

Bitter melon helps cool the liver, detoxify, and aid digestion. Though it tastes bitter, once you get used to it, you’ll love it!

💡 Do you enjoy eating bitter melon? 🤭

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📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

✅ Main Ingredients:

• 4-5 bitter melons

• 300g ground pork (or mix with ground shrimp for sweetness)

• 50g wood ear mushrooms, finely chopped

• 1 shallot, finely chopped

• 1 egg (helps bind the filling)

• A small amount of glass noodles, soaked and cut into small pieces

✅ Seasonings:

• 1 tsp fish sauce

• ½ tsp pepper

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp seasoning powder

• A bit of green onion and cilantro for garnish

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👩‍🍳 How to Make Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup

🔹 Step 1: Preparing the Bitter Melon

🥒 Wash the bitter melons, cut them in half, and scoop out the seeds with a small spoon.

🥒 Soak them in lightly salted water for about 10 minutes to reduce bitterness, then rinse thoroughly.

🔹 Step 2: Making the Filling

🥩 Mix ground pork, wood ear mushrooms, shallots, glass noodles, egg, and seasonings together.

🥩 Stuff the filling into the bitter melons, pressing gently to secure it.

🔹 Step 3: Cooking the Soup

🍲 Boil about 1.5 liters of water, then add the stuffed bitter melons.

🍲 Simmer on low heat for 30-40 minutes until the bitter melon softens and the filling is fully cooked.

🍲 Adjust the seasoning with salt and seasoning powder to taste.

🔹 Step 4: Serve & Enjoy

✨ Turn off the heat, sprinkle green onions, cilantro, and a bit of pepper on top.

✨ Serve hot to fully enjoy the light, mildly bitter yet subtly sweet flavor.

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💡 Health Benefits of Bitter Melon Soup

✔ Detoxifies the liver, cools the body, and reduces internal heat.

✔ Aids digestion, especially for those who consume spicy or greasy foods.

✔ Helps regulate blood sugar and