Q: Can I use another type of meat instead of pork ribs?
A: Yes, you can substitute pork ribs with chicken or beef, but cooking times may vary.
Q: Is it necessary to soak the Chinese yam in water?
A: Soaking the Chinese yam in water after cutting helps to prevent it from browning and removes excess starch.
Q: How long should I cook the soup?
A: Cook the pork ribs for about one hour before adding the Chinese yam, then continue to simmer for an additional half hour.
Chinese Yam and Pork Ribs Soup
Notes
- Pork ribs (fanzi bone) - 1 piece
- Chinese yam - 1 piece
- Fresh ginger - 1 piece
- Tai Tai Le Banquet Cooking Wine - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - to taste
- Tai Tai Le Chicken Essence - 5 grams
- Green onion - 1 piece
- Prepare the ingredients: Cut the pork ribs into small pieces, peel and chop the Chinese yam, and soak in water.
- Blanch the ribs: Boil the ribs with a slice of ginger and a spoonful of Tai Tai Le Banquet Cooking Wine. Rinse and drain the ribs after blanching.
- In a clay pot, add water, blanched ribs, ginger slices, and a spoonful of Tai Tai Le Banquet Cooking Wine. Cover and bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for one hour.
- After an hour, add the Chinese yam to the pot and continue simmering for another half hour.
- Once the Chinese yam is soft and glutinous, season with salt and Tai Tai Le Chicken Essence to taste, and stir well.
- Finish by sprinkling chopped green onions on top before serving.
- Rich in proteins from pork ribs
- Provides carbohydrates and fiber from Chinese yam
- Contains vitamins and minerals from the fresh ingredients