Braised Pork Rib and Kelp Soup with Tofu

Braised Pork Rib and Kelp Soup with Tofu

This comforting **Ginger Pork Rib Soup with Kelp and Dried Tofu** is a nourishing and flavorful dish that combines tender pork ribs, aromatic young ginger, and umami-rich kelp for a deeply satisfying meal. The pork bones are first blanched to ensure a clear, rich broth, while fresh ginger adds a warm, spicy note. Pressure cooking locks in the savory essence of the ribs before simmering with delicate kelp strips and chewy dried tofu for added texture. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh scallions, this soup is both hearty and refreshing—perfect for chilly days or when you need a wholesome, immune-boosting dish. The blend of ginger’s zing, the richness of pork, and the oceanic depth of kelp makes this recipe truly special. Quick to prepare yet full of complex flavors, it’s a must-try for soup lovers!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork ribs
400g
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pork bones
300g

The aromatics

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kelp
100g
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dried tofu
150g
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young ginger
50g
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scallions
30g

The sauce & seasonings

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cooking wine
2 tbsp
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salt
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Wash and slice the young ginger.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Blanch the pork bones in water and set aside.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Wash and slice the kelp and dried tofu into strips and set aside.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Put the ginger slices and pork ribs into a pressure cooker, add water, cooking wine, and salt, and cook over high heat for about 15 minutes, then turn off the heat, rinse the pressure cooker with cold water, add kelp, dried tofu, and cook over high heat until boiling, then switch to low heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, season with salt to taste.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Sprinkle scallions on top after serving.

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