The most common way we cook ribs on our dining table is Corn and Pork Rib Soup. This is because corn and pork rib soup is easy to make with simple ingredients, and it is both appetizing and nourishing. Regular consumption of this soup can promote longevity and improve health.
【Name】
Corn and Pork Rib Soup
【Ingredients】
Primary ingredients: Pork ribs, winter melon, corn
Secondary ingredients: Ginger, white vinegar, salt, pepper, green onions
【Instructions】
1. Wash the pork ribs and soak them in water for about half an hour.
2. Heat a small amount of oil in a pot and stir-fry the ginger slices and pork ribs.
3. Add enough water to the pot and add a few drops of white vinegar.
4. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 hours.
5. Add the corn and winter melon chunks, season with salt, and simmer for another 15 minutes. Add pepper for flavor, and garnish with a little green onion.
【Nutritional Value】
Corn is a highly nutritious food with benefits for the spleen, stomach, and cancer prevention. Red dates are good for the spleen, stomach, and energy replenishment. When cooked together with pork ribs, they can stimulate appetite, nourish the spleen, and moisturize the lungs and heart. Consuming bone broth or pork rib soup in the autumn and winter seasons has excellent nourishing effects.
【Tips for Buying Pork Ribs】
1. Look at the appearance of the pork ribs.
Fresh pork ribs should have a bright red color, preferably pinkish, and not too red or too white.
2. Smell the pork ribs.
The smell should be similar to that of fresh pork, with a slight hint of a meaty smell. If there are any other odors or a foul smell, it is best not to buy them, as they may not be of good quality.
3. Press the pork ribs.
Press the pork ribs with your fingers. The meat should quickly return to its original shape when pressed. If it becomes soft and does not recover, it indicates poor meat quality. Also, touch the surface of the pork ribs. It should be slightly dry or moist but not sticky. If it feels sticky, it is not fresh. The meat should feel firm to the touch.
