Q: Can I use dried bamboo fungus instead of fresh ones?
A: Yes, you can use dried bamboo fungus, but remember to soak them in water until they are fully rehydrated before using.
Q: How long should I simmer the soup?
A: Simmer the soup on low heat for about 1.5 hours to extract the flavors and nutrients effectively.
Q: Is there a vegetarian alternative for pork ribs in this recipe?
A: For a vegetarian version, you can use mushrooms or tofu as a substitute for pork ribs.
Bamboo Fungus and Winter Bamboo Shoot Pork Rib Soup
Notes
Ingredients:
- 750g Pork Ribs
- Bamboo Fungus, as needed
- Winter Bamboo Shoots, as needed
- Oyster Mushrooms, as needed
- Ginger Slices, as needed
- Fish Mint (Houttuynia Cordata), as needed
- 6 Red Dates
- 6 Goji Berries
- Salt, to taste
- Water, as needed
- Green Onions, as needed
- Yellow Wine, as needed
- Chicken Essence, as needed
- Clean and cut the bamboo fungus into segments.
- Soak the oyster mushrooms briefly.
- Peel and prepare the winter bamboo shoots.
- Soak the fish mint and break it into segments.
- Boil bamboo shoots, bamboo fungus, and mushrooms separately in water, then set aside.
- Clean the pork ribs and cut them into small segments.
- In a pot, boil the pork ribs with ginger, green onions, and a little cold water.
- Add yellow wine and simmer to remove foam.
- Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil, then simmer for 1.5 hours.
- Optionally add chicken essence for enhanced flavor.
- Remove the green onion segments from the soup, add fresh chopped green onions, and serve.
- Rich in protein from pork ribs.
- Bamboo fungus and bamboo shoots are good sources of dietary fiber.
- Red dates and goji berries add vitamins and antioxidants.
