Thai Pineapple Soup With Pork and Dried Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried shrimp
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2/3 cup fish sauce
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 2 scallions, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Soak the dried shrimp in 1/2 cup of cold water for 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Saute the garlic in the vegetable oil until it is light brown and set aside.

3. 3

   In a large pot, bring to a boil 9 1/2 cups of water, then add the pork and fish sauce.

4. 4

   Continue boiling for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the pork has cooked.

5. 5

   Add the pineapple, pepper, and shrimp. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.

6. 6

   When ready to serve, stir in the scallions and float sauted garlic on top.