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title: "Corn and Pork Ribs Soup (玉米排骨汤)"
description: "Corn and Pork Ribs Soup is a fresh, sweet home-style soup. The pork ribs are tender, and the corn and carrot add natural sweetness. It is rich in protein, vitamins, and dietary fiber, offering balanced nutrition. The method is simple and beginner-friendly: blanch the ribs, stir-fry them until fragrant, then simmer for about an hour. From prep to serving, it takes about an hour and a half."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/other_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/soup_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang/"
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# Corn and Pork Ribs Soup

**玉米排骨汤 · yù mǐ pái gǔ tāng**

> Time: 1 h 30 min · Difficulty: Medium · Calories: 1724 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Soups](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/soup/) (汤羹)

Corn and Pork Ribs Soup is a fresh, sweet home-style soup. The pork ribs are tender, and the corn and carrot add natural sweetness. It is rich in protein, vitamins, and dietary fiber, offering balanced nutrition. The method is simple and beginner-friendly: blanch the ribs, stir-fry them until fragrant, then simmer for about an hour. From prep to serving, it takes about an hour and a half.

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

## Ingredients

- 500-800 g Pork ribs (排骨) — per serving
  - Tip: Fresh pork spare ribs are recommended for more tender meat.
- 1-2 stalks Corn (玉米) — per serving
  - Tip: Sweet corn is recommended to enhance the soup's natural sweetness.
- 1-2 stalks Carrot (胡萝卜) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose carrots with smooth skin and bright color.
- to taste (large slices) Ginger (生姜)
  - Tip: Old ginger is more effective at removing the fishy smell.
- 0.3 stalks Scallion (white part) (大葱) — per serving
  - Tip: Fresh scallion (white part) segments for blanching and stir-frying.
- 10 ml Cooking oil (食用油) — per serving
  - Tip: Any regular cooking oil will do.
- 10 ml Vinegar (醋) — per serving
  - Tip: Aged vinegar or fragrant vinegar both work.
- 10 ml Cooking wine (Shaoxing) (料酒) — per serving
  - Tip: Used for blanching the pork ribs to remove the fishy smell.
- 4 g Black pepper (ground) (黑胡椒粉) — per serving
  - Tip: Adds layers of flavor.
- 10-15 g Salt (食用盐) — per serving
  - Tip: Adjust based on the final amount of soup.
- 1 stalk Scallion (香葱) — per serving
  - Tip: Sprinkle at the end as a garnish.
- 1000 ml Boiling water (开水) — per serving
  - Tip: Make sure to have enough boiling water ready.

## Tools

Clay pot, Iron wok, Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Wok

## Method (11 steps)

1. **Cut Scallion Segments** — Cut the scallion (white part) into 3-4cm segments and lightly smash with the back of a cleaver / chef's knife.
   - Duration: 30 sec
   - Tip: Smashing releases more scallion aroma.
   ![Step 1: Cut Scallion Segments](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang/step_1.jpg)
2. **Cut the Corn** — Chop the corn into small pieces.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Be careful and apply steady pressure.
   ![Step 2: Cut the Corn](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang/step_2.jpg)
3. **Cut the Carrot** — Cut the carrot into diagonal chunks.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Diagonal chunks cook more evenly and are less likely to break apart.
   ![Step 3: Cut the Carrot](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang/step_3.jpg)
4. **Prepare Ginger Slices** — Peel the ginger and slice it into large pieces.
   - Duration: 1 min
   - Tip: Large slices are easy to remove at the end.
   ![Step 4: Prepare Ginger Slices](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang/step_4.jpg)
5. **Cut the Pork Ribs** — Chop fresh pork ribs into small pieces.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Be careful to avoid small bone fragments when chopping.
   ![Step 5: Cut the Pork Ribs](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang/step_5.jpg)
6. **Blanch the Pork Ribs** — Place the pork ribs in cold water, add scallion (white part), ginger, and cooking wine (Shaoxing), and bring to a boil over high heat. Skim off the foam, remove the ribs, and drain.
   - Duration: 10 min
   - Tip: Cold water is essential to fully draw out the blood.
   ![Step 6: Blanch the Pork Ribs](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang/step_6.jpg)
7. **Stir-Fry the Pork Ribs** — Heat the wok with cold oil, add the large ginger slices and pork ribs, and stir-fry until the ribs are lightly browned. Add vinegar and continue stir-frying for one minute.
   - Duration: 5 min
   - Tip: Vinegar removes the fishy smell and helps tenderize the meat.
   ![Step 7: Stir-Fry the Pork Ribs](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang/step_7.jpg)
8. **Add Boiling Water** — Pour in boiling water all at once; do not add more later. Bring to a boil over high heat.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Boiling water is essential; otherwise the meat will contract and become tough.
   ![Step 8: Add Boiling Water](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang/step_8.jpg)
9. **Simmer the Corn** — Add the corn first, then add pepper powder. Cover and simmer over low heat for twenty minutes.
   - Duration: 20 min
   - Tip: Keep it at a gentle simmer.
   ![Step 9: Simmer the Corn](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang/step_9.jpg)
10. **Simmer the Carrot** — Then add the carrot, cover, and continue simmering over low heat for forty minutes.
   - Duration: 40 min
   - Tip: Do not add the carrot too early, or it will turn to mush.
   ![Step 10: Simmer the Carrot](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang/step_10.jpg)
11. **Final Seasoning** — Three minutes before serving, add salt, then sprinkle with chopped scallion.
   - Duration: 3 min
   - Tip: Add salt last to keep the meat tender and flavorful.
   ![Step 11: Final Seasoning](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/other_yu-mi-pai-gu-tang/step_11.jpg)

## Tips

- This dish is not difficult to make, uses simple ingredients, and is beginner-friendly.
- Perfect for a big bowl when the weather turns cold.
- Add all the water at once; adding more midway will dilute the soup's flavor.

## Overview image

![Corn and Pork Ribs Soup — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/other_yu-mi-pai-gu-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/玉米排骨汤/玉米排骨汤.md

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