Delicious and Nutritious Pickled Radish Soup Recipe

How to make Pickled Radish Soup (xá bấu)

• 1

  Prepare the pickled radish

  After purchasing the pickled radish, use a knife to cut it into thin slices.

  Put the sliced radish into a bowl of cold water. Gently rub the pickled radish, rinsing it several times until the water is clear. Then squeeze it to remove excess water.

  Place a pot on the gas stove, add the pickled radish and enough water to cover it. Cook until the water boils for about 2 – 3 minutes, then remove the pickled radish into a colander to drain.

  You can taste it; if it’s still salty, cook for another 2 – 3 minutes.

  Tip:

  To quickly reduce the saltiness of the pickled radish, you can soak it in water mixed with a little salt for about 5 – 10 minutes. Then remove it and drain.

  

  
• 2

  Prepare and boil the pork bones

  Wash the pork bones thoroughly with diluted salt water. Then chop them into bite-sized pieces.

  Place a pot on the gas stove and add 1 liter of water. When the water boils, add the pork bones and boil for 5 – 10 minutes.

  Finally, remove the pork bones and rinse them with water.

  Tip:

  To effectively eliminate the smell of the pork bones, you can add a few crushed lemongrass stalks to the pot while boiling.

  

  

  

  
• 3

  Cooked Pickled Radish Soup

  Put a pot on the gas stove and add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil.

  Once the oil is hot, add 2 teaspoons of minced garlic. Sauté until the garlic turns light brown.

  Next, add the boiled pork bones and stir well for about 1 minute, then add about 3.5 liters of water to the pot.

  Season with 1/3 teaspoon of salt and 3 teaspoons of sugar, then cook over high heat until the water boils.

  When the water boils, reduce the heat to medium and continue to cook for 45 minutes.

  The next step is to add the pickled radish to the pot, continuing to cook over medium heat for about 15 – 20 minutes. Then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before turning off the heat.

  Tip:

  To keep the soup clear, immediately after the water boils, skim off any foam on the surface.

  

  

  

  
• 4

  Completion

  After cooking for over 1 hour, the soup is done. At this point, add the green onions to the pot, stir well, and then ladle the soup into a bowl to finish.

  

  
• 5

  Final Product

  Pickled radish soup has a clear broth, a natural sweetness from the pork neck bones, and a distinctive aroma from the pickled radish and green onions. The pork meat is tender, and the pickled radish has a pleasant taste. You can enjoy the pickled radish soup with white rice.