Pork Tonkinoise Soup
Ingredients
6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
4 boneless pock chops
2 cups broccoli flowers
1/2 pack (200g) of rice noodles
2 spring onions, chopped
1 tsp crushed chili pepper (can be increased or decreased to taste)
3 tbsp fresh coriander
1 small knob ginger
canola oil
salt
pepper
1. Bring stock to a boil, reduce heat, add broccoli and coriander and let simmer until broccoli is tender. Season to taste.
2. Cook rice noodles according to instructions (typically, boil for 60 seconds and rinse with cold water). Drain and set aside.
3. Trim fat from the pork chops and cut into thin strips. Saute in canola oil with ginger and chili pepper until pork is golden brown (5-6 minutes).
4. Portion noodles, pork and spring onions in large bowls. Cover with stock and broccoli. Garnish with a fresh sprig of coriander.
Notes: Broccoli can be substituted/complimented with chinese cabbage and/or spinach. Pork can be substituted/complimented with shrimp and/or beef.