Preserved Lime Soup with Roasted Pork

Name: Preserved Lime Soup with Roasted Pork
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 preserved lime, cut in half; 1 small yellow onion, sliced; 1 stalk lemon grass, cut 3 inches length and tie to a small bundle; 4 cups of water; 1/2 lb (225 gram) of roasted pork, cut to chunks bite sizes; 2 tablespoons of fish sauce; 1/2 tablespoon of sugar; 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper; 2 stalk green onion, chopped

October 29, 2022 Cambodian Chef

Preserved Lime Soup with Roasted Pork is a flavorful Khmer ethnic dish, providing an ideal solution for repurposing leftover roasted pork from significant celebrations, events, or holidays. This delectable recipe not only maximizes the use of roast pork but also creates a delightful and easy-to-prepare soup that captures the essence of Khmer cuisine.

To prepare this dish, the ingredients include a preserved lime cut in half, a small yellow onion sliced, a stalk of lemongrass cut into 3-inch lengths and tied into a small bundle, 4 cups of water, and 1/2 pound (225 grams) of roasted pork cut into bite-sized chunks. The cooking process begins by placing the preserved lime, yellow onion, lemongrass bundle, and water in a soup pot, allowing it to simmer for 10 minutes.

Afterward, the roasted pork is added to the pot, and the mixture continues to simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. The soup is then seasoned with fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper to achieve a harmonious balance of savory and aromatic elements. The final touch involves topping the soup with chopped green onions, enhancing both the presentation and the overall flavor profile.

Preserved Lime Soup with Roasted Pork is best served hot alongside a side of rice, offering a delicious and convenient way to enjoy the rich taste of roasted pork in a comforting and aromatic broth. The simplicity of this recipe makes it accessible to home cooks looking to create a satisfying Khmer dish with minimal effort.

Ingredients

1 preserved lime, cut in half
1 small yellow onion, sliced
1 stalk lemon grass, cut 3 inches length and tie to a small bundle
4 cups of water
1/2 lb (225 gram) of roasted pork, cut to chunks bite sizes
2 tablespoons of fish sauce
1/2 tablespoon of sugar
1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
2 stalk green onion, chopped

Directions to make Preserved Lime Soup with Roasted Pork

Put preserved lime with yellow onion,lemon grass and water in a soup pot and cook it for 10 minutes.
Add roasted pork and simmering for another 10 minutes.
Seasoning with fish sauce, sugar and black pepper.
Top with green onion.

Serve hot with rice.

Enjoy it