A comforting Thai rice soup made with a light and flavorful broth, cooked rice, and minced pork or chicken. It’s garnished with fresh herbs and fried garlic, making it a perfect breakfast or light meal.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 4 cups chicken or pork stock
- 1 cup cooked jasmine rice
- 1/2 lb (225 g) minced pork or chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
For Garnish:
- 2 tbsp fried garlic
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Preparation Time:
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
Serves:
4 people
Instructions
- Prepare the Stock:
- In a medium pot, bring the chicken or pork stock to a boil.
- Cook the Minced Meat:
- Add the minced pork or chicken to the stock. Break it into small pieces and let it cook for 3-5 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add Rice and Seasoning:
- Add the cooked jasmine rice to the pot. Stir well. Season with fish sauce, soy sauce, and white pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and Adjust:
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more fish sauce or pepper if needed.
- Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fried garlic, green onions, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fat: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock and tofu instead of minced meat.
- Add a poached egg on top for extra richness.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
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