MISWA AT PATOLA RECIPE

Miswa at Patola is a Filipino soup dish made with miswa noodles and loofah (patola) cooked in a
flavorful broth. It's a light and refreshing dish that's perfect for a quick and easy meal. Here's a simple
recipe to make Miswa at Patola at home:

Ingredients:

 1 medium-sized loofah (patola), peeled and sliced

 100g miswa noodles (or any thin noodles of your choice)

 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

 2 cloves garlic, minced

 1 onion, chopped

 1 tomato, chopped

 1 tablespoon fish sauce (patis), or to taste

 Salt and pepper to taste

 2 tablespoons cooking oil

 Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

1. Peel the loofah (patola) and slice it into thin rounds. Set aside.

2. If using miswa noodles, prepare them according to the package instructions. If you're using
other thin noodles, you can cook them separately or add them directly to the soup later.

2. Sauté Aromatics:

1. Heat cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté until fragrant and translucent.

3. Add chopped tomato and cook until softened.

3. Cook the Soup:

1. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth into the pot.

2. Add the sliced loofah (patola) to the pot and bring the broth to a simmer.

3. Let the soup simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the loofah is tender but still crisp.

4. Season the soup with fish sauce (patis), salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.

4. Add Noodles:
 1. If you cooked the miswa noodles separately, drain them and rinse with cold water to prevent
sticking.

2. Add the cooked miswa noodles to the pot with the soup. If using other thin noodles, you can
add them directly to the soup and cook according to the package instructions.

3. Let the noodles cook in the soup for a few minutes until heated through.

5. Serve:

1. Once the noodles are cooked, remove the pot from the heat.

2. Ladle the Miswa at Patola soup into serving bowls.

3. Garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired.

4. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting and nutritious soup!

Feel free to customize this recipe by adding other vegetables or protein such as tofu, shrimp, or chicken.
Miswa at Patola is often served as a light meal or appetizer but can also be enjoyed as a main dish.
Adjust the flavors and ingredients according to your taste preferences.