Papaya Pork Soup

Soup Name: Papaya Pork Soup

Chinese Name: (m guatng)

Introduction:

Putting fruit into Chinese soups adds a wonderful sweetness and texture. Papaya is commonly used in either fish or pork-based soups. This is a simple papaya pork soup that is quick and simple to make and great for children. My own kids love to eat the soft and warm papaya fruit directly from the soup so this has become a common, nutritious soup we can make quickly and know they will enjoy.

What Ingredients are required?

• 1 pound freshpork shank
• 2 largefresh papaya
• 1 tablespoon ofapricot kernels
• 5-6dried scallops (conpoys)
• 2 L of water
• 1 teaspoon of salt (to marinate the pork)

How do I prepare it?

Soak the apricot kernels and dried scallops in room temperature water for 30 minutes

Peel and remove the seeds from the papaya and cut into large cubes

Boil your soup water

Blanch pork shank in a separate pot of boiling water

Add in the above ingredients and bring to a boil

Simmer for at least one hour until pork if soft

Serve and enjoy!

Any benefits?

• High in vitamin C and folate (from the papayas)
• Neutral soup that is ideal for children and toddlers
• Simple to make