Pork Ribs, Chinese Yam, and Corn Soup

Method5 steps

1. 1

   Prep the Ingredients

   食材预处理

   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.

   将胡萝卜洗净去皮切滚刀块；玉米洗净剁成圆柱块；山药去皮切成长段。

   ⏱8 min

   • 💡 Wear gloves when handling Chinese yam to prevent skin irritation from the sticky sap.处理山药建议佩戴手套，防止粘液导致皮肤过敏
   
2. 2

   Blanch the Pork Ribs

   排骨焯水

   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.

   冷水下排骨，加入姜片、葱结和料酒。大火煮沸后等待3分钟，撇去浮沫，捞出用40℃温水洗净沥干。

   ⏱10 min

   • 💡 Always start with cold water to draw out blood and impurities more effectively.一定要冷水下锅才能更好地逼出血水
   • 💡 Rinsing the ribs with warm water helps keep the meat tender.使用温水清洗排骨可保持肉质鲜嫩
   
3. 3

   Sauté the Pork Ribs

   翻炒排骨

   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.

   热锅入油，放入姜片爆香，下排骨中火翻炒约1分钟至表面微焦。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Sautéing the ribs enhances the meat aroma and makes the broth richer.翻炒排骨能激发肉香，使汤头更浓郁
   
4. 4

   Simmer the Soup

   炖煮过程

   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.

   一次性加入饮用水，放入胡萝卜、玉米和山药。大火烧开后转小火，盖盖慢炖40分钟。

   ⏱45 min

   • 💡 Add enough water at once; avoid adding cold water midway through cooking.建议一次性加足水，中途避免加冷水
   
5. 5

   Season and Serve

   调味与出锅

   Add salt and stir to combine. Continue simmering over low heat for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and garnish with chopped scallions.

   加入食盐搅拌均匀，继续小火炖煮2分钟，关火撒上葱末即可。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 Add salt at the end to prevent the meat from becoming tough.盐要最后放，以免肉质变柴