Old Cucumber Dried Scallop Pork Rib Soup
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A comforting, naturally sweet Chinese soup simmered with old cucumber, pork ribs, and dried scallops for a nourishing family meal.
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Cooking Steps
11
STEP 1 OF 11
Blanch the Ribs
USES
Pork Ribs, blanched, rinsed (250 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Place pork ribs in a pot of cold water, turn on heat, and boil for one minute.
STEP 2 OF 11
Rinse the Ribs
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Open on YouTube ↗Transfer blanched ribs to a bowl of plain water and rinse away impurities.
STEP 3 OF 11
Cut the Cucumber
USES
Yellow Cucumber, seeds removed (1 stick)
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Open on YouTube ↗Trim ends off the old cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into smaller pieces.
STEP 4 OF 11
Remove Cucumber Seeds
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Open on YouTube ↗Use a spoon to scrape out and discard the seeds from the cucumber pieces.
STEP 5 OF 11
Prep Red Dates
USES
Red Date, seeds removed (4 clove)
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Open on YouTube ↗Cut red dates open and remove the seeds before adding to the soup.
STEP 6 OF 11
Start the Broth
USES
Dried Scallop ("Yiu Chue"), soaked till soft (20 gram)·Peppercorn, whole (0 as needed)·Water (1500 ml)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add rinsed ribs, soaked dried scallops, peppercorns, and water into the soup pot.
STEP 7 OF 11
Simmer Ribs and Scallops
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Open on YouTube ↗Bring to a boil on high heat, then cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
STEP 8 OF 11
Add Remaining Ingredients
USES
Goji Berry, rinsed (5 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add old cucumber pieces, red dates, and wolfberries into the pot.
STEP 9 OF 11
Bring Back to Boil
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Open on YouTube ↗Turn heat to high and wait for the soup to boil again.
STEP 10 OF 11
Simmer Until Done
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Open on YouTube ↗Reduce to the lowest heat, cover, and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes.
STEP 11 OF 11
Season and Serve
USES
Salt, to taste (0 as needed)
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Open on YouTube ↗Add salt to taste, stir, then ladle soup and ingredients into bowls to serve.
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