Vietnamese Canh Kho Qua
Canh Kho Qua is a traditional Vietnamese soup featuring bitter melon stuffed with a savory mixture, typically ground pork and mushrooms, simmered in a clear, flavorful broth. It's a staple home-cooked dish, especially popular in Southern Vietnam, known for its unique balance of bitter, savory, and slightly sweet flavors.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is relatively low in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate protein content from the pork filling. It's a good source of fiber and provides key nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium, with a typical serving containing around 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 15 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 35 mcg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Folate | 30 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
Per 1 bowl (300 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Canh Kho Qua is often associated with the Lunar New Year (Tết) as the name 'Kho Qua' sounds like 'hardship passed' in Vietnamese, symbolizing leaving difficulties behind. Nutritionally, bitter melon is prized in many Asian cuisines for its potential health benefits, including supporting blood sugar regulation.
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