Pork Filling
– ▢0.5 ounce cellophane noodles, cut into 1 inch lengths
– ▢0.2 ounce dried wood ear mushrooms
– ▢8 ounces ground pork
– ▢¼ cup sliced scallions
– ▢1 teaspoon sugar
– ▢½ teaspoon salt
– ▢¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Bitter Melon Soup
– ▢1.5 pounds bitter melons (about 3-4)
– ▢5 cups water
– ▢3 tablespoons fish sauce
– ▢½ tablespoon sugar
– ▢¼ cup sliced scallions, green parts only
– ▢2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
– ▢⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
– ▢Jasmine rice for serving