Pork Rib and Kelp Soup
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Pork Rib and Kelp Soup

timer 60 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Pork Rib and Kelp Soup

About This Recipe

This rich and nourishing Pork Bone and Kelp Soup is a comforting dish packed with umami flavor and wholesome ingredients. Tender pork bones are blanched to remove impurities, then slow-simmered with ginger to create a deeply savory broth. The kelp adds a delicate oceanic taste and a satisfying texture, while scallions provide a fresh finish. Key steps like thorough rinsing of the kelp and slow-cooking the bones ensure a clean, robust flavor. Perfect for chilly days or when you need a nutritious boost, this soup balances simplicity with depth—ginger and cooking wine enhance the natural sweetness of the pork, while kelp infuses the broth with minerals. A sprinkle of scallions adds brightness just before serving. Easy to prepare yet full of complexity, this soup is a hearty, healthful meal that warms from the inside out.

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 60m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork bones 500g
The aromatics
  • kelp 200g
The sauce & seasonings
  • ginger 15g (3-4 slices)
  • scallion 30g (2 stalks)
  • salt 2 tablespoons
  • chicken essence 1 tablespoon
  • cooking wine 2 tablespoons

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Select thicker kelp and wash it clean with clear water, then soak it. Rinse it several times to remove any sand or stones.
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Step 2
Step 2
Chop the pork bones into pieces and put them in a pot with clear water and cooking wine to blanch out the blood.
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Step 3
Step 3
After blanching, rinse the pork bones with cold water.
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Step 4
Step 4
Add half a pot of water and put in the blanched pork bones, along with 3-4 slices of ginger.
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Step 5
Step 5
Bring to a boil over high heat, then add 2 tablespoons of salt, 1 tablespoon of chicken essence, and an appropriate amount of cooking wine. Switch to low heat and simmer for about an hour.
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Step 6
Step 6
The pork bone soup can be simmered for a longer time for better flavor. About 10 minutes before turning off the heat, add the kelp that has been cut into small segments with scissors. Switch to medium heat and simmer for a while, then sprinkle with scallion segments.

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