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title: "Pork Ribs, Chinese Yam, and Corn Soup (排骨山药玉米汤)"
description: "This Pork Ribs, Chinese Yam, and Corn Soup is sweet, rich, and comforting. The Chinese yam is soft and glutinous, the corn has a lingering sweetness, and the pork ribs add a savory depth. It is a home-style soup enjoyed by all ages. Rich in protein, dietary fiber, and various vitamins, it is believed to strengthen the spleen and stomach and boost immunity. The recipe is simple, with clear prep and simmering steps, making it easy for beginners. The entire process takes about 1 hour."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_pai-gu-shan-yao-yu-mi-tang.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/soup_pai-gu-shan-yao-yu-mi-tang/"
---

# Pork Ribs, Chinese Yam, and Corn Soup

**排骨山药玉米汤 · pái gǔ shān yào yù mǐ tāng**

> Time: 1 h · Difficulty: Easy · Calories: 1054 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Soups](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/soup/) (汤羹)

This Pork Ribs, Chinese Yam, and Corn Soup is sweet, rich, and comforting. The Chinese yam is soft and glutinous, the corn has a lingering sweetness, and the pork ribs add a savory depth. It is a home-style soup enjoyed by all ages. Rich in protein, dietary fiber, and various vitamins, it is believed to strengthen the spleen and stomach and boost immunity. The recipe is simple, with clear prep and simmering steps, making it easy for beginners. The entire process takes about 1 hour.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_pai-gu-shan-yao-yu-mi-tang.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 500 g Pork ribs (排骨) — per serving
  - Tip: Recommend buying premium ribs for better texture.
- 1 stalk (about 300 g) Chinese yam (山药) — per serving
  - Tip: Recommend iron-stick Chinese yam for a softer, more glutinous texture.
- 1 stalk (about 150 g) Carrot (胡萝卜) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose carrots with smooth skin and bright color.
- 1 stalk (about 250 g) Corn (玉米) — per serving
  - Tip: Recommend sweet corn or glutinous corn.
- 20 g Ginger (生姜) — per serving
  - Tip: Slice and set aside.
- 15 g Scallion (小葱) — per serving
  - Tip: Tie into a knot or mince and set aside.
- 15 ml Cooking wine (Shaoxing) (料酒) — per serving
  - Tip: Used to remove fishy odor.
- 10 ml Cooking oil (食用油) — per serving
  - Tip: Any regular vegetable oil will do.
- 1500 ml-2000 ml Drinking water (饮用水) — per serving
  - Tip: Recommend adding enough water all at once.
- 6 g-8 g Salt (食盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Add to taste.

## Tools

Clay pot or deep stockpot, Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Spoon, Gloves

## Method (5 steps)

1. **Prep the Ingredients** — Wash and peel the carrot, then cut into diagonal chunks. Wash the corn and chop into cylindrical pieces. Peel the Chinese yam and cut into long segments.
   - Duration: 8 min
   - Tip: Wear gloves when handling Chinese yam to prevent skin irritation from the sticky sap.
   ![Step 1: Prep the Ingredients](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_pai-gu-shan-yao-yu-mi-tang/step_1.jpg)
2. **Blanch the Pork Ribs** — Place the pork ribs in cold water with ginger slices, a scallion knot, and cooking wine (Shaoxing). Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer for 3 minutes. Skim off the foam, remove the ribs, and rinse with 40°C warm water. Drain well.
   - Duration: 10 min
   - Tip: Always start with cold water to draw out blood and impurities more effectively.
   - Tip: Rinsing the ribs with warm water helps keep the meat tender.
   ![Step 2: Blanch the Pork Ribs](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_pai-gu-shan-yao-yu-mi-tang/step_2.jpg)
3. **Sauté the Pork Ribs** — Heat a wok and add cooking oil. Add ginger slices and fry until fragrant. Add the pork ribs and sauté over medium heat for about 1 minute until lightly browned on the surface.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Sautéing the ribs enhances the meat aroma and makes the broth richer.
   ![Step 3: Sauté the Pork Ribs](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_pai-gu-shan-yao-yu-mi-tang/step_3.jpg)
4. **Simmer the Soup** — Add drinking water all at once. Add the carrot, corn, and Chinese yam. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.
   - Duration: 45 min
   - Tip: Add enough water at once; avoid adding cold water midway through cooking.
   ![Step 4: Simmer the Soup](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_pai-gu-shan-yao-yu-mi-tang/step_4.jpg)
5. **Season and Serve** — Add salt and stir to combine. Continue simmering over low heat for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped scallions.
   - Duration: 3 min
   - Tip: Add salt at the end to prevent the meat from becoming tough.
   ![Step 5: Season and Serve](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_pai-gu-shan-yao-yu-mi-tang/step_5.jpg)

## Tips

- Anti-oxidation tip: If you don't cook the Chinese yam immediately after peeling, soak it in clean water to prevent it from turning black due to air exposure.
- Texture control: For extremely soft and glutinous Chinese yam, add it to the pot at the same time as the pork ribs. For firm, intact pieces, add the Chinese yam after the ribs have simmered for 20 minutes.
- Water level tip: If the water level drops below the ingredients during simmering, always add hot water. Adding cold water can cause the meat fibers to contract instantly and become tough.

## Overview image

![Pork Ribs, Chinese Yam, and Corn Soup — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/other_pai-gu-shan-yao-yu-mi-tang_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/soup/排骨山药玉米汤/排骨山药玉米汤.md

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