Corn and Pork Rib Soup
玉米排骨汤
yù mǐ pái gǔ tāng
Corn and Pork Rib Soup is a light, comforting Chinese soup made with tender pork ribs, sweet corn, and fresh ginger. Slowly simmered until flavorful, it has a naturally sweet broth and can be finished with carrots for extra color and sweetness.
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
90 min
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens
The allergen information shown above does not include allergens from seasonings or sauces.
Steps
- 1
Place the pork ribs in a pot or saucepan and add enough cold water to cover them. Add a few slices of ginger and 2 teaspoons (10 ml) of Shaoxing cooking wine. This step helps remove impurities and reduce any unwanted porky smell.
- 2
Once the water comes to a boil, choose one of the following methods:
- 3
Discard the blanching water and wash the pot. Add fresh cold water and bring it to a boil.
- 4
Add the corn, blanched pork ribs, and a few slices of ginger. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
- 5
optional: Add the carrot and continue to simmer over low heat for another 15 minutes.
- 6
Add 10 g of salt, approximately 1¾ teaspoons of fine salt, and stir until dissolved. Turn off the heat and serve the soup hot.
- 7
optional: Taste the soup before serving. Add a little more salt if it is too bland, or add some hot water if it is too salty.
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