Bitter Melon Soup Stuffed with Fish Cake – A Refreshing Family Meal

Bitter melon soup stuffed with fish cake is a classic Vietnamese family dish known for its light flavor, balanced nutrition, and comforting taste. The combination of fresh bitter melon and naturally sweet fish cake creates a harmonious soup that helps cool the body and refresh the palate.

Beyond its delicious flavor, this dish also carries a positive meaning in Vietnamese culture and is often served during family gatherings and special meals.

Why Bitter Melon Soup Stuffed with Fish Cake Is So Popular

• Light and refreshing flavor without feeling heavy
• Soft and naturally sweet fish cake filling
• Nutritious and suitable for the whole family
• Easy to prepare with familiar ingredients

Ingredients

• 3 bitter melons
• 300g Thoai An fish cake
• 5g wood ear mushrooms
• 1 bundle glass noodles
• 1 teaspoon minced shallots
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning powder
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons fish sauce
• 8 stalks green onion
• 2 teaspoons cooking oil
• 1 teaspoon MSG
• 2 chilies

How to Make Bitter Melon Soup Stuffed with Fish Cake

First, wash the bitter melons, cut them into medium-sized sections, and remove the seeds and inner core. Soak the wood ear mushrooms until softened, rinse clean, and finely chop. Soak the glass noodles until soft, then cut into shorter pieces. Wash and chop the green onion.

Place the Thoai An fish cake mixture in a bowl and combine with minced shallots, green onion, black pepper, salt, and cooking oil. Add the wood ear mushrooms, glass noodles, fish sauce, seasoning powder, and pepper. Mix well to create the stuffing.

Stuff the fish cake mixture into each bitter melon section. Arrange them in a pot, add about 4 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the bitter melon becomes tender.

Finally, adjust the seasoning with salt and MSG to taste. Add green onion, turn off the heat, and serve hot to fully enjoy the soup’s refreshing flavor.

Tips for Better Flavor

• Choose fresh, bright green bitter melons for a milder bitterness
• Avoid overcooking to maintain a slight crisp texture
• Blanch the bitter melon briefly before cooking to reduce bitterness if desired
• Use light seasoning to preserve the soup’s natural refreshing taste

A Convenient Solution for Busy Families

To save preparation time, you can choose Thoai An stuffed bitter melon with fish cake products. The ingredients are pre-prepared, allowing you to quickly cook a delicious and nutritious soup while ensuring food safety and convenience.

Thoai An provides practical meal solutions that help families prepare flavorful home-cooked meals quickly and easily every day.