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Ingredients

  • 500g pork ribs
  • 1.5 liters water
  • 2 slices ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 2 spring onions, chopped
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare the pork ribs by rinsing them under cold water and cutting them into smaller pieces.
  2. 2In a pot, bring 1.5 liters of water to a boil. Add the pork ribs and blanch for about 5 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and set aside.
  3. 3In a double boiler, place the blanched pork ribs, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice wine, salt, and white pepper.
  4. 4Add the sliced carrot and mushrooms on top of the ribs in the double boiler.
  5. 5Pour enough water into the bottom pot of the double boiler to steam the ribs. Cover the double boiler with a lid.
  6. 6Bring the water to a gentle boil and let it steam for about 2 hours.
  7. 7After 2 hours, check the tenderness of the ribs. If they are tender, remove from heat; if not, steam for an additional 30 minutes.
  8. 8Once done, garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.
  9. 9Serve hot as a comforting soup.

Equipment

double boilerpotknifecutting board

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork loin
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup radishes, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until translucent.
  3. 3Season the pork loin with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary.
  4. 4Add the pork loin to the pot and brown on all sides.
  5. 5Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf.
  6. 6Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  7. 7Simmer for about 1 hour, or until the pork is tender.
  8. 8Remove the pork loin and let it rest before slicing.
  9. 9Add sliced radishes to the broth and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  10. 10Serve the sliced pork loin in bowls with radish soup.

Equipment

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fermented rice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1 green onion, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, crack the eggs and beat them gently until well combined.
  2. 2Add the fermented rice, water, salt, and white pepper to the eggs. Mix until everything is well incorporated.
  3. 3Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into another bowl to ensure a smooth texture.
  4. 4Prepare a steamer by bringing water to a boil in the bottom pot.
  5. 5Pour the egg mixture into a heatproof dish that fits into the steamer.
  6. 6Place the dish in the steamer and cover it with a lid.
  7. 7Steam the egg mixture for about 15-20 minutes, or until the eggs are set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  8. 8Remove the dish from the steamer and let it cool for a few minutes.
  9. 9Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Equipment

mixing bowlfine sieveheatproof dishsteamerlid

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 100g minced pork
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
  2. 2Add water, soy sauce, sesame oil, white pepper, and salt to the eggs. Mix well.
  3. 3In a separate bowl, season the minced pork with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  4. 4Prepare a steaming dish and spread the seasoned minced pork evenly at the bottom.
  5. 5Pour the egg mixture over the minced pork in the steaming dish.
  6. 6Bring water to a boil in a steamer or a pot with a steaming rack.
  7. 7Once boiling, place the steaming dish with the egg mixture into the steamer.
  8. 8Cover and steam for about 15-20 minutes, or until the egg is set.
  9. 9Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out clean.
  10. 10Once done, remove from the steamer and let it cool slightly.
  11. 11Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Equipment

mixing bowlsteamertoothpicksteaming dish

Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork tenderloin
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup sliced carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1In a large pot, combine chicken broth and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. 2Add the sliced ginger and minced garlic to the pot. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
  3. 3Season the pork tenderloin with salt and black pepper. Place it in the pot, ensuring it is submerged in the broth.
  4. 4Add the sliced mushrooms and carrots to the pot. Cover and let it steam for about 20 minutes.
  5. 5After 20 minutes, check the pork for doneness. It should reach an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  6. 6Once cooked, remove the pork tenderloin from the pot and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
  7. 7Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil into the broth.
  8. 8Slice the pork tenderloin into medallions and return it to the pot.
  9. 9Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
  10. 10Serve hot as a comforting soup.

Equipment

large potknifecutting boardmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

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