Tomatoes and pork ribs are common ingredients in households. Tomatoes are rich in nutrients and have multiple functions, earning them the title of "magical fruit in vegetables". Pork ribs contain high-quality protein and essential fatty acids, nourishing the kidneys and blood, and moistening dryness. When they are made into Tomato Pork Rib Soup, both the elderly and children love it. How long should Tomato Pork Rib Soup be stewed? Let's hear what the author has to say.
【Name】
Tomato Pork Rib Soup
【Ingredients】
12 taels of pork ribs, 2 tomatoes, 1 can of spicy meat sauce, a few small dried fish, 1/2 catty of clams, salt to taste, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice wine, a little pepper, 3 tablespoons of cornstarch
【Instructions】
(1) Marinate the pork ribs for 3-5 minutes, then fry until golden. Cut the tomatoes into pieces.
(2) Put the tomatoes, dried fish, clams, and pork ribs into a stewing pot. Add enough water and boil for 3 minutes. Then transfer to an outer pot and stew for 1 hour.
(3) Add 1 can of meat sauce and a little salt before serving.
【Nutritional Value】
Tomato Pork Rib Soup is mainly made of tomatoes and pork ribs. It is very nutritious and rich in nutrients. When tomatoes are cooked with meat, the soup is extremely delicious, with a sour and sweet taste that stimulates the appetite and strengthens the spleen.
1. Tomato
Tomatoes are rich in carotene, vitamin C, and B vitamins. They are rich in various vitamins, minerals, sugars, organic acids, and dietary fiber, which are important nutrients for human metabolism. Among them, lycopene, which is abundant in tomatoes, is currently the most powerful natural food component with antioxidant capacity, and has functions such as preventing cancer and protecting cardiovascular health.
Tomatoes contain abundant organic acids such as malic acid and citric acid, which can promote gastric juice secretion, help digestion, and adjust gastrointestinal function. When people have frequent banquets and drinking parties, their stomachs and intestines become overwhelmed, and they become easily fatigued and agitated. At this time, eating dishes made with tomato products can alleviate these discomfort symptoms.
2. Pork ribs
Pork ribs provide the necessary high-quality protein and fat for human physiological activities. Especially, the rich calcium content can maintain healthy bones. In addition to protein, fat, and vitamins, pork ribs also contain a large amount of calcium phosphate, collagen, and bone glue protein, which can provide calcium for children and the elderly.
Pork ribs contain high-quality protein and essential fatty acids. Pork ribs can provide heme (organic iron) and cysteine, which promotes iron absorption, and can improve iron-deficiency anemia.
【How long to stew Tomato Pork Rib Soup】
Many people have doubts about how long to stew pork rib soup, wondering how long it should be stewed to be the most nutritious and delicious. Generally, stewing soup takes about 1-2 hours.
When stewing pork rib soup, it is important to note that cold water should be added to the pot, and enough water should be added at once. Then, boil it over high heat, and simmer it until tender over low heat. However, water should not be added during the process, otherwise, the soup will not be white and flavorful enough.
Generally, the time for high heat and low heat should be at least 1 hour or more, because after an hour, the pork rib soup will be flavorful and the ribs will truly blend into the soup. At this time, it is best to stew it over low heat for 1-1.5 hours until the meat is tender.