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Chinese Yam and Pork Rib Soup

山药排骨汤 · TCM Wellness · Comfort · Warm
WarmingProtein-rich
30 min Medium ~380 kcal · 26g protein
Chinese Yam and Pork Rib Soup (山药排骨汤) — Chinese recipe

Ingredients

Steps (beginner-friendly)

  1. Blanch the ribs: cover with cold water, add 1 tbsp cooking wine and 2 ginger slices, boil 3 minutes, then drain and rinse off the foam.
  2. Put the clean ribs in a fresh pot with 8 cups of water and the remaining ginger. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 15 minutes.
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Tip: Starting the ribs from cold water and blanching first is the classic Chinese trick for a clear, clean-tasting broth.
Tradition note: Chinese yam soup is an everyday nourishing classic (滋补) in northern Chinese home cooking, most often simmered in fall and winter.

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