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Form the pork into bite-sized balls.","group":"Preparation","title":"Mix the ground pork","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a large pot, bring the stock to a boil. Add the pounded aromatic paste (garlic, coriander root, and pepper) and simmer for 2 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the stock to a boil","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Gently drop the pork balls into the boiling stock. Do not stir immediately to prevent the pork from breaking apart. Wait until the pork balls float to the surface.","group":"Cooking","title":"Gently drop the pork balls","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Add the carrots and napa cabbage. Simmer until the vegetables are tender.","group":"Cooking","title":"Add the carrots and napa cabbage","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Add the egg tofu and glass noodles. Season with soy sauce and fish sauce. Adjust to taste.","group":"Finishing","title":"Add the egg tofu and glass noodles","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Turn off the heat. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and spring onions. Serve hot.","group":"Finishing","title":"Turn off the heat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"Using coriander roots and white peppercorns is essential for the authentic 'mild' flavor of Thai clear soups. 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