Vibrant Nepalese Gundruk Soup

Name: Vibrant Nepalese Gundruk Soup
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Gundruk; Olive Oil; Cumin Seeds; Onion; Tomato; Garlic; Ginger; Turmeric Powder; Coriander Powder; Red Chili Powder; Salt; Fresh Cilantro Leaves; Lemon

A deliciously tangy and nutritious soup with fermented greens

This traditional Nepalese soup brings together tangy flavors and rich textures with its central ingredient, gundruk - fermented leafy greens. It's a comforting dish perfect for any meal time, rich in probiotics and beloved in Nepalese households.

1 h 40 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Gundruk Preparation

Gundruk

200g, fermented leafy greens

For the Soup Base

Olive Oil

2 tablespoons

Cumin Seeds

1 teaspoon

Onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Tomato

2, chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Ginger

2-inch piece, grated

For the Spice Mix

Turmeric Powder

1 teaspoon

Coriander Powder

1 teaspoon

Red Chili Powder

½ teaspoon

Salt

To taste

For the Garnish and Finish

Fresh Cilantro Leaves

Chopped

Lemon

1, cut into wedges

Preparation

Rinsing the Gundruk

Soak Gundruk

Soak gundruk in cold water for 10 minutes.

Cooling the gundruk after soaking helps ease its integration into the soup base.

Rinse Gundruk

Rinse thoroughly to remove any excess salt.

Drain Gundruk

Drain and set aside.

Preparing the Aromatics

Heat Oil

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sizzle Cumin

Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.

Do not let the cumin seeds burn, as it will make the base bitter.

Sauté Onions

Add onions and sauté until translucent.

Cooking Process

Simmering the Base

Add tomatoes, garlic, and ginger to the onions and cook until tomatoes soften.

Spicing Up the Mix

Add the spice mix ingredients and cook for another 2 minutes.

Final Assembly

Add gundruk and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then let simmer for 30 minutes.

Plating & Serving