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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.
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涼瓜黄豆排骨湯 Soup of Pork Ribs, Soy Beans & Bitter Melon
Video by Home Chef Gary 鐵鍊廚子
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Cooking Steps
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STEP 1 OF 11
Soak the Soybeans
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Soybean, soak 3-4 hours (120 gram)
Submerge soybeans in water and soak for at least three to four hours.
Go to YouTube · 0:50STEP 2 OF 11
Prepare the Bitter Melon
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Bitter Cucumber, salted, rinsed (2 piece)
Cut bitter melon in half lengthwise, then scoop out the seeds with a spoon.
Go to YouTube · 1:02STEP 3 OF 11
Rinse and Dry Melon
Rinse the bitter melon thoroughly, then pat completely dry with kitchen paper.
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Cut and Salt Melon
Cut bitter melon into bite-sized pieces, sprinkle with salt, toss to coat, and rest for 30 minutes.
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Season the Ribs
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Pork Ribs, sear before soup (900 gram)·Salt, (for marinade) season ribs (1 teaspoon)·Black Pepper, (for marinade) to taste (as needed)·Shaoxing Wine, (for marinade) tenderise ribs (0.5 tablespoon)·Cornstarch, (for marinade) coat ribs (1 teaspoon)
Rinse and dry pork ribs, then season with salt, pepper, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Marinate for one to two hours.
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Rinse the Melon
Rinse the salted bitter melon several times to wash off the salt, then drain well.
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Sear the Ribs
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Cooking Oil, for searing (as needed)
Heat oil in a pot and pan-fry pork ribs for about three minutes, then flip to the other side.
Go to YouTube · 3:26STEP 8 OF 11
Add Water and Aromatics
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Pearl Barley, rinse before use (25 gram)·Ginger, sliced (5.6 slice)·Water (1500 ml)
Pour in water, then add ginger slices, barley, and soaked soybeans.
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Simmer the Soup
Bring to a boil, then reduce to the lowest heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
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Add Bitter Melon
Add the drained bitter melon pieces, cover again, and cook for a further 15 minutes.
Go to YouTube · 4:44STEP 11 OF 11
Season and Serve
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Salt, (for braising) to taste (1 teaspoon)
Taste the soup, add salt to your preference, then turn off the heat and serve.
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