Soup
Black Fungus and Goji Pork Rib Soup
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60 MIN
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Medium
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4 servings
About This Recipe
This tender and flavorful Pork Belly with Chinese Dates and Wolfberries is a nourishing and delicious dish that combines rich, melt-in-your-mouth pork with the natural sweetness of Chinese dates and the earthy depth of black fungus. The pork belly is first blanched to remove impurities, then simmered with ginger, vinegar (for extra tenderness), and rice wine for a fragrant base. Black fungus adds a delightful texture, while Chinese dates and wolfberries infuse the broth with subtle sweetness and health benefits. Slow-cooked for two hours until the meat is fork-tender, this dish is both comforting and nutritious—perfect for a hearty family meal. The balance of savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors makes it a standout recipe that’s as satisfying as it is wholesome. Try it for a taste of traditional Chinese home cooking at its finest!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
60m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pork belly 500g
The aromatics
- Black fungus 50g
- Chinese dates 20g
- Wolfberries 20g
The sauce & seasonings
- Ginger 20g
- Vinegar 1 tbsp
- Rice wine 1 tbsp
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Blanch the pork belly in boiling water to remove blood and impurities, then rinse it in cold water until clean.
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Step 2
Put the ginger slices and pork belly into a pot, add a small amount of vinegar (to make the meat tender and extract calcium), rice wine, and black fungus, and cook until the water boils (boil for 20 minutes).
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Step 3
Add Chinese dates and wolfberries, and simmer over low heat for two hours (stop the heat when the skin and meat of the pork belly are about to separate). Season with salt to taste.
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