Chinese Mustard Pickle Soup - Gaeng Jued Pakkaad Dong *
chinese, pork, soups
1 tablespoon oil
4 minced cloves garlic
4 cup water
1 lb pork ribs cut in 2 pieces
1 lb chinese mustard pickles cut in 2 pi; eces
1/4 cup fish sauce (nam pla)
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
Sips of soup between other dishes cleanse the palate for the interplay of flavors that is so much a part of a Thai meal. This one is a very refreshing soup. Chinese mustard pickles are available from Asian food stores.
Yield: 4 servings