Thai Pineapple Soup With Pork and Dried Shrimp

Name: Thai Pineapple Soup With Pork and Dried Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried shrimp; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 lb pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2/3 cup fish sauce; 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper; 2 scallions, chopped

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Recipe by Ed Kozak

I know the sound of a soup with pineapple and dried shrimp might not sound that appetizing, but this soup is delicious. I usually add about 1/2 cup of jasmine rice to a bowl and ladle in the soup.

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READY IN: 50mins

SERVES: 4-6

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

¹⁄₂

cup dried shrimp
2

tablespoons minced garlic
1

tablespoon vegetable oil
1

lb pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
²⁄₃

cup fish sauce
1

cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2

teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
2

scallions, chopped

DIRECTIONS

Soak the dried shrimp in 1/2 cup of cold water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Saute the garlic in the vegetable oil until it is light brown and set aside.
In a large pot, bring to a boil 9 1/2 cups of water, then add the pork and fish sauce.
Continue boiling for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the pork has cooked.
Add the pineapple, pepper, and shrimp. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
When ready to serve, stir in the scallions and float sauted garlic on top.

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