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Somlah Machoo Soup
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Somlah Machoo Soup

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

119
Calories
4g
Protein
0g
Fat
25g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 13 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Shallot 1 tbsp minced (10g) 7
Lemongrass 1 tbsp (6g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Watercress 1 cup (34g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Galangal not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0
Tamarind not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 stalks of lemongrass, thinly sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon peeled, coarsely chopped galangal
  • 1 large shallot, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2/3 cup water
  • To make the paste: Blend all the ingredients in a blender until smooth, 2 to 3 munintes.
  • 2 1/2 pounds of baby back ribs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces across the bone, then cut between the bones
  • 1 tablespoon prahok ( optional )
  • 5 cups of water
  • 3 tablespoons of fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 cup of tamarind juice
  • 1-1 1/2 pounds of Chinese watercress or regular watercress, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • Julienned red bell pepper, for garnish

Directions

1

Transfer the paste to a large pot, stir in the ribs and prahok (if using) and cook over medium-high heat, stirring well, for 5 to 6 munintes.

2

Add the water, fish sauce, salt and sugar and bring to a boil over high heat.

3

When the soup has reached a boil, skim, reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the ribs are tender, about 1 1/4 hours.

4

Stir in the tamarind juice and watercress, remove from the heat and serve in bowls, garnished with slices of red pepper.

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