| 1 |
Bring the 6 cups of liquid to boil in a 2-quart pot.
Drop in the pork hock and cook for 15 minutes, removing the scum
several times during the cooking period; this procedure will keep
the stock clear. After 15 minutes of skimming and boiling, cover the
pot, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for an additional hour, or
until the pork hock becomes tender. At this point, the liquid should
be reduce to approximately 4 cups. |
| 2 |
Add the papaya and cook for an additional 15 minutes,
then add the fish sauce and salt. Stir, remove from the heat, and
transfer to a tureen. Sprinkle with black pepper, coriander, and
chopped scallion green. |
| 3 |
This soup should be served over rice or plain, as
part of a family dinner. |