Corn and Pork Ribs Soup

Method11 steps

1. 1

   Cut Scallion Segments

   切葱段

   Cut the scallion (white part) into 3-4cm segments and lightly smash with the back of a cleaver / chef's knife.

   大葱切成 3-4cm 的大段，用刀背拍一下

   ⏱30 sec

   • 💡 Smashing releases more scallion aroma.拍一下更容易释放葱香
   
2. 2

   Cut the Corn

   玉米改刀

   Chop the corn into small pieces.

   玉米剁成小块

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Be careful and apply steady pressure.注意安全，用力要稳
   
3. 3

   Cut the Carrot

   胡萝卜改刀

   Cut the carrot into diagonal chunks.

   胡萝卜切成滚刀块

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Diagonal chunks cook more evenly and are less likely to break apart.滚刀块受热更均匀且不易碎
   
4. 4

   Prepare Ginger Slices

   准备姜片

   Peel the ginger and slice it into large pieces.

   生姜去皮切大片

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Large slices are easy to remove at the end.大片方便最后挑出
   
5. 5

   Cut the Pork Ribs

   排骨改刀

   Chop fresh pork ribs into small pieces.

   新鲜的排骨砍成小块

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Be careful to avoid small bone fragments when chopping.砍块时注意避开碎骨
   
6. 6

   Blanch the Pork Ribs

   排骨焯水

   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.

   排骨凉水下锅，放入大葱、生姜、料酒开始焯水，大火烧开，撇去浮沫，捞出排骨，沥干水分

   ⏱10 min

   • 💡 Cold water is essential to fully draw out the blood.必须凉水下锅才能彻底逼出血水
   
7. 7

   Stir-Fry the Pork Ribs

   煸炒排骨

   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.

   热锅凉油，切大片的生姜和排骨一起下锅煸炒，待排骨表面微微焦黄，放入醋，继续煸炒一分钟

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Vinegar removes the fishy smell and helps tenderize the meat.加醋不仅去腥，还能加速肉质软烂
   
8. 8

   Add Boiling Water

   冲入开水

   Pour in boiling water all at once; do not add more later. Bring to a boil over high heat.

   冲入开水，一次给足，之后就不要再加了，大火烧开

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Boiling water is essential; otherwise the meat will contract and become tough.一定要用开水，否则肉质会迅速收缩变柴
   
9. 9

   Simmer the Corn

   炖玉米

   Add the corn first, then add pepper powder. Cover and simmer over low heat for twenty minutes.

   先下入玉米，放入胡椒粉，盖盖小火炖二十分钟

   ⏱20 min

   • 💡 Keep it at a gentle simmer.保持微沸状态即可
   
10. 10

    Simmer the Carrot

    炖胡萝卜

    Then add the carrot, cover, and continue simmering over low heat for forty minutes.

    然后放入胡萝卜，盖盖继续小火炖四十分钟

    ⏱40 min

    • 💡 Do not add the carrot too early, or it will turn to mush.胡萝卜不宜过早放入，避免煮成泥
    
11. 11

    Final Seasoning

    最后调味

    Three minutes before serving, add salt, then sprinkle with chopped scallion.

    出锅前三分钟，放入盐，最后撒上一把小葱花即可

    ⏱3 min

    • 💡 Add salt last to keep the meat tender and flavorful.盐要最后放，以免肉质变紧不入味