Instant Pot Recipes: Winter Melon Soup with Pork Ribs in 40 Minutes

pork ribs

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken thighs are lower in fat, while pork shoulder is often more affordable.

Blanch the pork ribs in a pot with about 1 liter of water on medium to high heat.

Cover the pot while blanching the pork.

Prepare the winter melon by removing the seeds and skin, then cut it into large pieces.

Soak the dry red dates in hot water for 3-5 minutes.

Remove the blanched pork ribs from the pot and set aside.

In the Instant Pot, add the blanched pork ribs, carrots, winter melon, and soaked red dates.

Add 1 liter of water, salt, pepper, sesame oil, and oyster sauce to the Instant Pot.

Cover and lock the Instant Pot, then select the 'Ribs' menu and press Start.

After cooking for 20 minutes, release the air pressure before opening the lid.

Garnish the soup with chopped spring onions if desired.

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