Stuffed Opo Squash with Meat Soup (Canh bầu nhồi thịt) Recipe

 

Ingredients

2 Opo Squash

3 oz. Pork 

5 Shrimp

3 tsp. Sugar

1 1/2 tsp. Salt + extra

2 1/2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning + extra

2 Garlic Cloves

1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper + extra

2 tsp. Fish Sauce

chopped Green Onions

Put 3 oz. Pork, 5 Shrimp, 2 Garlic Cloves, 3 tsp. Sugar, 2 1/2 tsp. Mushroom Seasoning, 1 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt, 1 tsp. Ground Black Pepper and process until turn into a paste.  

Cut 2 Opo Squash about 2 inches long.  Peel and remove the center.  Then rinse with water. Stuff the meat inside the squash and set aside. 

Fill a pot with 4 cups water and bring to a boil.  Add in the stuffed squash. Let it simmer on high heat.  Add in 2 tsp. Fish Sauce.  Season to taste with Salt and Mushroom Seasoning.  Continue to let it cook. 

When the squash is soft, add in some Ground Black Pepper and chopped Green Onions. 

Remove from heat.  Place in a  large bowl, serve with family meal and enjoy!