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Buddha's Hand Melon, Papaya, and Job's Tears Soup

Buddha's Hand Melon, Papaya, and Job's Tears Soup

A clear, moistening Cantonese-style soup of chayote, papaya, and Job's tears simmered with blanched lean pork in a pressure cooker, traditionally served unsalted to highlight its natural sweetness.

Instructions

  1. 1
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    Peel the chayote, cut it in half and remove the seeds, then cut it into small pieces.

  2. 2
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    Peel the papaya, remove the seeds, and cut it into small pieces.

  3. 3
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    Blanch the lean meat in water and rinse off the scum.

  4. 4
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    Soak coix seeds in water for 30 minutes.

  5. 5
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    Put all the ingredients into the electric pressure cooker, add an appropriate amount of water, cover with the lid, and press the soup button to start cooking.

  6. 6
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    After the pot has finished releasing pressure, you can open the lid. You can add salt for seasoning, but we don't use salt at home.

  7. 7
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    A very clear and moist soup.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Chayote
    4 piece
  • Papaya
    1/2 piece
  • Coix seed
    20g
  • Lean meat
    500g
  • candied jujube
    2 grain