Sponge Gourd and Misua with Meatballs (Patola) Soup

 

Sponge Gourd and Misua with Meatballs (Patola) Soup

  

Ingredients:

2 medium sponge gourd - peeled and cut diagonally in half inch thick

1/4 lb minced pork
1/2 package of Miswa noodles
1 small onion - diced small
4 cloves garlic - minced
1 tbsp. vegetable/olive oil

5 cups water as broth

 Salt and Pepper to taste

 

Meatballs Ingredients:

 

1 lb ground pork/beef /turkey/chicken

1 egg

1/2 of small onion - finely chopped

1 small carrot - finely chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 Tablespoon cornstarch

 

 

Procedures: 

1. In a bowl, combine all the meatballs ingredients.
2. Set aside in the refrigerator for 1/2 hour.
3. Place  a casserole over high heat.
4. Add vegetable/olive oil.
5. When the oil is hot, add onion, garlic.
6. Saute until onion is translucent.
7.  Add broth ( plain water) then let it boil.
8. Add meatballs, sponge gourd, and noodles.
9. Let it boil until meat is done and noodles become soft.
10. Add salt and pepper to taste.
11. Serve hot. Don't forget to share and ENJOY!