Here's a recipe for Sea Cucumber and Morel Mushroom Stewed Pork Meat Soup:
Ingredients:
- 200g sea cucumber
- 100g morel mushrooms
- 300g lean pork meat, thinly sliced
- 1 piece of ginger, sliced
- 4-5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine)
- 1 liter chicken or pork broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions:
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Prepare the sea cucumber: Soak the sea cucumber in cold water overnight to soften it. Rinse thoroughly and cut it into small pieces.
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Prepare the morel mushrooms: If using dried morel mushrooms, soak them in hot water for about 30 minutes until they become soft. If using fresh morels, simply clean them and slice them into smaller pieces.
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Heat the cooking oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced ginger, and sauté until fragrant.
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Add the sliced pork meat to the pot and cook until it turns slightly browned.
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Pour in the Shaoxing wine and stir briefly to deglaze the pot.
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Add the sea cucumber and morel mushrooms to the pot, and give everything a good stir.
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Pour in the chicken or pork broth, Stir to combine all the ingredients.
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Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 1 hour, or until the pork is tender and the sea cucumber has softened.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
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Once the soup is ready, garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Note: You can also add other vegetables like bok choy or carrots to the soup for added flavor and nutrition.
Enjoy your Sea Cucumber and Morel Mushroom Stewed Pork Meat Soup!