Bitter Melon Soybean Pork Rib Soup
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A comforting, nourishing soup of tender pork ribs, creamy soybeans, and bitter melon that pairs beautifully with steamed rice.
涼瓜黄豆排骨湯 Soup of Pork Ribs, Soy Beans & Bitter Melon
Video byHome Chef Gary 鐵鍊廚子
Cooking Steps
11
STEP 1 OF 11
Soak the Soybeans
USES
Soybean, soak 3-4 hours (120 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Submerge soybeans in water and soak for at least three to four hours.
STEP 2 OF 11
Prepare the Bitter Melon
USES
Bitter Cucumber, salted, rinsed (2 piece)
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Open on YouTube ↗Cut bitter melon in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
STEP 3 OF 11
Rinse and Dry Melon
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Open on YouTube ↗Rinse the bitter melon thoroughly, then pat completely dry with kitchen paper.
STEP 4 OF 11
Cut and Salt Melon
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Open on YouTube ↗Cut bitter melon into bite-sized pieces, sprinkle with salt, toss to coat, and rest for 30 minutes.
STEP 5 OF 11
Season the Ribs
USES
Pork Ribs, sear before soup (900 gram)·Salt, (for marinade) season ribs (1 teaspoon)·Black Pepper, (for marinade) to taste (0 as needed)·Shaoxing Wine, (for marinade) tenderise ribs (0.5 tablespoon)·Cornstarch, (for marinade) coat ribs (1 teaspoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Rinse and dry pork ribs, then season with salt, pepper, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Marinate for one to two hours.
STEP 6 OF 11
Rinse the Melon
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Open on YouTube ↗Rinse the salted bitter melon several times to wash off the salt, then drain well.
STEP 7 OF 11
Sear the Ribs
USES
Cooking Oil, for searing (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Heat oil in a pot and pan-fry pork ribs for about three minutes, then flip to the other side.
STEP 8 OF 11
Add Water and Aromatics
USES
Pearl Barley, rinse before use (25 gram)·Ginger, sliced (5.6 slice)·Water (1500 ml)
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour in water, then add ginger slices, barley, and soaked soybeans.
STEP 9 OF 11
Simmer the Soup
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Open on YouTube ↗Bring to a boil, then reduce to the lowest heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
STEP 10 OF 11
Add Bitter Melon
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Open on YouTube ↗Add the drained bitter melon pieces, cover again, and cook for a further 15 minutes.
STEP 11 OF 11
Season and Serve
USES
Salt, (for braising) to taste (1 teaspoon)
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Open on YouTube ↗Taste the soup, add salt to your preference, then turn off the heat and serve.
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