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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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Old Cucumber Soup | 老黄真的无需去皮 营养都在皮 | 分享煲出漂亮汤色的做法 | Mr. Hong Kitchen
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Cooking Steps
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STEP 1 OF 11
Blanch the Ribs
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Pork Ribs, blanched, rinsed (250 gram)
Place pork ribs in a pot of cold water, turn on heat, and boil for one minute.
Go to YouTube · 1:04STEP 2 OF 11
Rinse the Ribs
Transfer blanched ribs to a bowl of plain water and rinse away impurities.
Go to YouTube · 1:39STEP 3 OF 11
Cut the Cucumber
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Yellow Cucumber, seeds removed (1 stick)
Trim ends off the old cucumber, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into smaller pieces.
Go to YouTube · 2:09STEP 4 OF 11
Remove Cucumber Seeds
Use a spoon to scrape out and discard the seeds from the cucumber pieces.
Go to YouTube · 2:50STEP 5 OF 11
Prep Red Dates
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Red Date, seeds removed (4 clove)
Cut red dates open and remove the seeds before adding to the soup.
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Start the Broth
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Dried Scallop ("Yiu Chue"), soaked till soft (20 gram)·Peppercorn, whole (as needed)·Water (1500 ml)
Add rinsed ribs, soaked dried scallops, peppercorns, and water into the soup pot.
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Simmer Ribs and Scallops
Bring to a boil on high heat, then cover and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
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Add Remaining Ingredients
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Goji Berry, rinsed (5 gram)
Add old cucumber pieces, red dates, and wolfberries into the pot.
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Bring Back to Boil
Turn heat to high and wait for the soup to boil again.
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Simmer Until Done
Reduce to the lowest heat, cover, and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes.
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Season and Serve
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Salt, to taste (as needed)
Add salt to taste, stir, then ladle soup and ingredients into bowls to serve.
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