Gundruk Soup (Fermented Leaf Soup - Soy-Free)

Name: Gundruk Soup (Fermented Leaf Soup - Soy-Free)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Gundruk (Fermented Leaf); 1 medium Onion; 1 medium Tomato; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Ginger; 1 Green Chilies; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp Salt; 5 cups Water

A traditional Nepalese soup made with fermented leafy greens, a great source of nutrients and flavor. This recipe emphasizes its naturally soy-free composition.

45m4 servings

SOY-free

120 cal|5g protein|15g carbs|3g fat|6g fiber

Ingredients

1 cup Gundruk (Fermented Leaf)
1 medium Onion
1 medium Tomato
2 cloves Garlic
1 tsp Ginger
1 Green Chilies
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
1 tsp Salt
5 cups Water

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1Rinse gundruk thoroughly to remove excess salt and acidity.
2Heat vegetable oil in a pot. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
3Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
4Add chopped tomato and cook until softened.
5Add gundruk, turmeric powder, and cumin powder. Sauté for a few minutes.
6Pour in water and bring to a boil.
7Reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes.
8Season with salt to taste.
9Serve hot.

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