Black Garlic Pork Rib Soup-how to make at home
Black Garlic Pork Rib Soup
A nourishing and flavorful soup combining the unique aroma of black garlic with tender pork ribs, perfect for boosting immunity and restoring energy. Here’s the detailed recipe:
Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
- Pork ribs 300g (preferably spare ribs or soup bones)
- Black garlic 4-6 cloves (adjust by size; 4 regular or 2 single-clove bulbs)
- Ginger 3-4 slices
- Red dates 5-6 (optional, for sweetness)
- Goji berries 10g (optional, for nourishment)
- Water 1.5-2 liters
- Salt to taste
- Cooking wine 1 tbsp (for blanching)
Instructions
- Prepare the ribs:
- Rinse ribs, blanch in cold water with 1 tbsp cooking wine and 2 ginger slices. Bring to a boil, skim off scum.
- Remove ribs and rinse with warm water (to keep meat tender).
- Prepare black garlic:
- Peel garlic cloves (lightly crush or slice if stronger flavor is desired).
- Simmer the soup:
- Add blanched ribs, black garlic, remaining ginger, and pitted red dates to a pot.
- Pour in water (1.5-2L), bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat 1-1.5 hours.
- Add goji berries in the last 10 minutes (to retain nutrients).
- Seasoning:
- Add salt to taste before turning off heat (use less salt as black garlic is naturally sweet).
- Optional: Sprinkle white pepper for extra flavor.
Tips & Notes
- Black garlic: Fermented black garlic is soft and sweet-sour, requiring minimal seasoning.
- Reduce grease: Skim surface oil after cooking, or refrigerate ribs beforehand to solidify fat.
- Enhancement: Add corn or carrots for natural sweetness.
- Rice cooker version: Use “soup mode” for easier cooking.
This soup is ideal for autumn/winter nourishment. The antioxidants in black garlic and protein from ribs help strengthen immunity, especially for those recovering stamina. Enjoy!
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