Betel leaf soup to cool down on hot days

So, I thawed the beef. I grabbed a bunch of betel leaves and cut them all in one bowl. I selected the freshest, greenest leaves, washed them, and chopped them finely. Now I have a basket of betel leaves with a strong, rustic flavor right in the middle of my city house. As for the beef, I cut it into bite-sized pieces. I boiled water, added the beef and cooked it, then added the betel leaves, seasoned it with fish sauce to taste, and added a little pepper.

And that's it! A pot of vibrant green vegetable soup, fragrant and rich with the aroma of betel leaves, fresh beef, and fish sauce. Served with a small bowl of chili garlic sauce. First, sip half a bowl of soup. Then, add the beef and betel leaves as a side dish, along with the chili garlic sauce. After the rice, have another bowl of soup. Another bowl of rice and you'll be completely full. Those who like it can pour the betel leaf soup over their rice for easier swallowing. If you don't want rice, you can eat noodles with the betel leaf soup.

Interestingly, while betel leaves have a strong, distinctive flavor when eaten raw, they have a delicate, fragrant aroma when cooked in soup. Each sip is invigorating, instantly relieving the heat and discomfort. If beef isn't available, betel leaves can be cooked with pork, chicken, squid, shrimp, or fish – all equally delicious.

Searching online, I found information that betel leaves help boost health. Those who are healthy can eat betel leaf soup; it's delicious and strengthens the immune system. A simple and convenient way to use them is as an ingredient in sour soup. Betel leaves wrapped around grilled meat are excellent. Many people also pick betel leaves to eat raw.

Growing betel leaves is so easy. Just cut a few branches, plant them in the ground, water them regularly, and the betel leaves will grow lush and green. In rural gardens, betel leaves spread freely, growing profusely. Mature seeds fall and sprout new seedlings. Many households have to clear some away to make room for other vegetables to grow.

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