One of the most satisfying and economical Filipino soups is Misua patola with bola-bola. It is a comforting and delectable soup that I absolutely adore. In the Philippines, it is especially perfect to have during rainy days.
I was so excited when I discovered that the Indian thurai and the Filipino patola are one and the same. I have frequently noticed it in the vegetable section of supermarkets, but it was only recently that a friend introduced me to thurai. Learning something new each day is always a pleasant surprise.
To make a long story short, I recently purchased thurai or patola and cooked it for the first time in ages.
To make a long story short, I recently purchased thurai or patola and cooked it for the first time in ages.
Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
500 minced chicken
1 egg
2 tbsp flour
3 cloves garlic minced
1 onion minced
salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients and form balls then air fry or pan fry until golden brown
Soup
Ingredients
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 onion chopped
4 cup water or more if needed
cooked chicken meatballs
Patola or Thurai - peeled and sliced
1 egg beaten
misua or wheat vermicelli (1 tie)
a bunch of bok choy or pechay (optional)
green onions chopped
Saute garlic and onion until fragrant.
Add water and let it boil
Add meatballs, patola or thurai, and the misua
Stir and let simmer for 5-10 minutes. If it gets too thick add more water.
Add bok choy and cook until wilted.
Add beaten egg and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste
Fish sauce is optional but recommended (2 tbsp)
Serve hot or warm and enjoy. Here's a video of it when I cook it.