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Miswa at Patola Soup

Published: Jan 16, 2020 · Modified: May 10, 2020 by Lalaine Manalo · This post may contain affiliate links

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Miswa at Patola Soup is a delicious Filipino dish made of sponge gourd, ground pork, and Chinese vermicelli. It's hearty and tasty on its own or as a side dish.

miswa patola soup in a white soup bowl with steamed rice on the side
Miswa at Patola Soup

If you're craving the hearty flavors of Almondigas soup but are pressed for time, this patola with misua is a simpler option. It has the same delicious taste yet easier and quicker to make.

Just brown the ground pork in onions and garlic, add the rest of the ingredients, and you have a delicious soup ready to enjoy in minutes. No shaping of meatballs necessary. 🙂

misua noodles with sliced patola on the side

What is miswa/misua

Misua or Chinese vermicelli are thin salted noodles made from wheat flour and eggs. The noodles strands are extremely delicate and require just about a minute or two of cooking.

They are a budget-friendly pantry staple that can be added to dishes such as this ginisang sardines and batchoy as a delicious and inexpensive way to extend servings.

peeled and sliced sponge gourd on a chopping board

How to peel patola

As the loofah gourd turns tough and fibrous as it matures and ripens, choose young fruits for best results.

  • Cut off both ends of the patola and discard.
  • To easily peel the tough, green skin without paring off a lot of the flesh, use a vegetable peeler instead of a knife.
  • Slice the peeled gourd crosswise into about ¼-inch thick and use in the recipe as directed.

misua with patola and ground pork soup in a wide pan with a plate of rice on the side

Cooking tips

  • Prefer meatballs? Combine ground pork with minced garlic, chopped green onions, and salt and pepper to taste. Shape into 1-inch diameter balls and drop into the boiling broth to cook and firm. When fully cooked, add the sliced patola and misua.
  • Not a fan of ground pork? Substitute shrimp or chicken.
  • This soup is best enjoyed freshly cooked as the noodles will absorb a lot of the liquid. If reheating, add additional water or broth to loosen consistency and adjust seasonings.

misua soup with patola and ground pork over steamed rice on a white serving plate

How to serve misua soup

Misua with patola and ground pork is delicious on its own but also makes a great side dish. It pairs well with steamed rice and your favorite fried fish or grilled meat.

miswa at patola soup in a white soup bowl with steamed rice on the side
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Miswa at Patola Soup

Misua with patola and ground pork is a hearty and flavorful soup that's delicious on its own or as a side dish. Perfect with steamed rice!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Main Entree, Soup
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 271kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

  • 3 medium patola
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 ounces miswa noodles
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Cut off both ends of the patola and discard. Using a vegetable peeler, peel the skin. Slice the peeled gourd crosswise into about ¼-inch thick.
  • In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add pork and cook, breaking apart with the back of a spoon, until lightly browned.
  • Add fish sauce and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add water and bring to a boil, skimming any scum that may float on top.
  • Lower heat and cook for about 10 minutes or until pork is tender.
  • Add patola and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
  • Add miswa noodles and cook for about 1 to 2 minutes or until softened.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 430mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Este says

    March 07, 2020 at 6:24 am

    What can I substitute for payola. I am in Midwest, Indiana where no good access for Filipino cooking ingredients.

    Reply
    • Lalaine Manalo says

      March 21, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      I think zucchini will be a good substitute here or maybe chayote 🙂

      Reply
  2. abi rodriguez says

    July 18, 2014 at 9:41 pm

    Im making one ryt now on a cold weather....thanks again!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      July 19, 2014 at 7:40 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Hazel says

    August 10, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    Thanks for this yummy soup recipe. It was a hit with my boys. I am making it a larger batch tomorrow!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      August 11, 2013 at 2:55 am

      I am glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply

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