How to cook sour rib soup, rich in flavor, refreshing for hot summer days

How to make Sour Rib Soup

• 1

  Prepare the vegetables

  Cilantro and green onions should be trimmed, removing any wilted leaves, washed thoroughly, and chopped finely.

  Shallots should be peeled, washed, and sliced thinly.

  Tomatoes should have their stems removed, washed with salt water. Cut 2 tomatoes into 6 wedges each, and chop the remaining tomatoes finely to mix in a bowl with 1 teaspoon of salt.

  Fresh sour fruits should be peeled, washed, and drained. Place the sour fruits in a pot with 700ml of water, bring to a boil over high heat, and when the water is boiling vigorously, reduce the heat to simmer until the sour fruits soften and release their juice. Use a spoon to mash the sour fruits, then strain to extract the juice.

  

  

  

  
• 2

  Prepare the pork ribs

  Cut the spare ribs into bite-sized pieces, wash them thoroughly, and then use a knife to make a long cut along the bone of each rib.

  To eliminate the smell of the meat, place a pot on the stove with a little salt, and when the water boils, blanch the ribs for about 3 – 5 minutes.

  Remove the blanched ribs and wash them again with cold water, then place them in a colander to drain.

  

  

  
• 3

  Simmer the broth

  Place a pot on the stove with 2 liters of water and 1 teaspoon of salt. When the water boils, reduce the heat and add the prepared ribs to simmer for about 2 hours.

  After 2 hours, if you see that the broth has reduced to about 1.5 liters, it’s done.

  Note: To make the soup clearer and more delicious, skim off the foam that rises during the simmering process.

  
• 4

  Sauté the tomatoes

  Add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil to a hot pan over high heat. When the oil is hot, add sliced shallots and sauté until fragrant. Once the shallots are golden and aromatic, add the minced tomatoes and stir-fry until cooked.

  After about 5 minutes, when the tomatoes are soft, add about a ladleful of the rib broth, then rinse the pan and strain the sautéed tomato sauce into the broth pot.

  

  

  
• 5

  Cooking the Soup

  Place the pot of broth and ribs on the stove, turn on high heat to bring the water to a boil.

  When the water is boiling vigorously, add the chopped tomatoes along with 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of seasoning granules, 1/2 tablespoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, stirring well to dissolve the seasonings. Finally, add the filtered water from the sour fruits, and stir well.

  When the water boils again, taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference, then turn off the heat.

  Add a little parsley and green onions into a large bowl, then ladle the hot ribs and broth into the bowl to cook the onions and parsley. Sprinkle a little pepper on top, and the dish is ready to enjoy.

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  The hot, fragrant Ribs Soup with Sour Fruits is served on the dining table accompanied by fragrant sticky white rice, making it a perfect choice.

  The ribs are tender and juicy, paired with the refreshing sour broth from fresh sour fruits and the beautiful color of tomatoes, which makes the dish even more appealing.

  This is a simple, easy-to-make dish that is incredibly delicious and nutritious, suitable for all family members.