Corn Pork Rib Soup

Corn Pork Rib Soup is a delicious and nourishing Chinese dish that combines tender pork ribs, sweet corn, and hearty carrots. Perfect for cozy meals, this soup offers rich flavors and is easy to prepare. Whether for family gatherings or everyday enjoyment, it is a comforting and satisfying dish.

7 Reviews
7 Comments
POSTED:02/08/2024
Level:Easy
Yield:3-4 servings
Total:1 hr 45 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:15 min

Corn Pork Rib Soup is not only delicious but also very nourishing. For beginners, mastering a few key techniques and tips can make your soup perfect. Here are some important points and tricks to consider when making this dish.

1.Choice of Cookware:

Clay Pot: A clay pot preserves the original flavors of the ingredients. If you don't have one, you can use a regular soup pot or a cast-iron pot instead.

Alternative: Ensure the pot has enough capacity to hold all the ingredients and enough water.

2.Selection and Substitution of Ingredients:

Pork Ribs: Pork ribs are used for their rich flavor and tender texture. You can find them in the meat section of Asian supermarkets or regular grocery stores.

Corn: Fresh corn is the best choice. If not available, frozen corn can be used.

Ginger and Carrot: Common seasonings and vegetables in supermarkets. Ginger can be sliced or replaced with ginger powder, but fresh ginger works best.

Cooking Wine: Used to remove the pork's gamey smell. If unavailable, you can substitute with a small amount of white wine or apple cider vinegar.

3.Control of Heat:

Blanching: Add cold water to the pot, then heat until boiling. Add the pork ribs and keep on medium-high heat until foam appears.

Simmering: First, bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat to maintain a gentle simmer for 1.5 hours. This ensures a richer broth and more flavorful ribs.

4.Seasoning Tips:

Salt: Add salt at the end of the cooking process to avoid toughening the pork ribs. Adjust the amount according to personal taste.

Other Seasonings: You can enhance the flavor with pepper or cilantro based on your preference.

5.Handling Ingredients:

Cutting Sizes: Ensure the pork ribs, corn, and carrot pieces are uniform in size for better texture and consistent cooking time.

Cleaning: Rinse the blanched pork ribs under cold water to remove impurities and ensure a clear broth.

By following these tips and tricks, even beginners can easily make a delicious Corn Pork Rib Soup.

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 1.3 pounds pork ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces

ACCESSORIES

  • 1.1 pounds corn, cut into chunks
  • 1 large carrot, cut into chunks
  • 1 small piece of ginger, sliced

SEASONINGS

  • 2 tablespoons cooking wine
  • 4-5 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Prepare the Ingredients:

Cut 1.3 pounds of pork ribs into 1-inch pieces.

Cut 1.1 pounds of corn into chunks.

Cut 1 large carrot into chunks.

Slice 1 small piece of ginger.

Prepare ingredients for pork and corn stew: pork ribs, corn, carrot chunks, ginger slices.

STEP 2

Blanch the Pork Ribs:

In a pot, add enough water to cover the pork ribs.

Add the sliced ginger and 2 tablespoons of cooking wine to the pot.

Add the ribs to the pot.

Bring the water to a boil and let the ribs blanch until they turn white.

Remove the ribs and rinse them under cold water. Set aside.

Blanch pork ribs by boiling with ginger and cooking wine, then rinse under cold water.

STEP 3

Cook the Soup:

In a large pot or clay pot, add the blanched pork ribs, ginger slices, carrot chunks, and corn chunks.

Fill the pot with 4-5 cups of water, enough to cover all the ingredients.

Cover the pot with a lid and bring to a boil. Then reduce the heat and simmer for 1.5 hours.

Cook pork rib soup with ginger, carrots, and corn in large pot for 1.5 hours.

STEP 4

Season and Serve:

After 1.5 hours, add 2 teaspoons of salt and stir to combine.

Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.

Season soup with salt after 1.5 hours, serve hot with garnished green onions.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: Corn Pork Rib Soup
  • Main Ingredients:4
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:1.2 kg
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 1163 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):2678 kcal
    123%
  • Protein:170.14 g
    312%
  • Fat:57.1 g Why gray?
    118%
  • Carbohydrates:377.85 g
    154%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 24%
    653 kcal
  • Fat: 19%
    500 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 57%
    1521 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
22:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

7 REVIEWS

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GourmetGustoShowNovember 18, 2024

Can I omit the Chinese herbs if I don’t have them?
reply:
November 21, 2024
Chinese herbs add flavor, but if you don’t have them, you can skip them or substitute with other spices.
BiteBurstNovember 04, 2024

This recipe is fantastic; the soup is both delicious and nutritious.
SavoryShowcaseOctober 24, 2024

How can I prevent the soup from becoming greasy?
reply:
October 26, 2024
Skim off the foam periodically during cooking or remove the surface fat after cooling.
TasteTemptationsOctober 10, 2024

Can I use pork shoulder instead of pork ribs?
reply:
October 12, 2024
Yes, you can use pork shoulder, but pork ribs are better because they contain more collagen, which makes the soup richer.
GourmetGrubGallerySeptember 25, 2024

The soup has a rich flavor, and the sweetness of the corn complements the pork ribs perfectly.
SpiceSizzleStationSeptember 12, 2024

This corn and pork rib soup is absolutely delicious—tender pork ribs and flavorful!
AbnerAugust 12, 2024

It's the first time I've ever made a soup that tasted that good, and all the flavors were just right, ahhh, and I followed the blogger's example of using a casserole, and it really worked.
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