You are looking for a delicious and nutritious porridge to show off your skills in the kitchen. So don’t miss this article, TasteVN will show you 2 super simple ways to make rib porridge with vegetables and mung beans. Let’s get started!
1. Rib porridge with vegetables
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Rib porridge with vegetables For 5 people
Pork ribs 800 gr White rice 100 gr Sticky rice 50 gr Carrot 1 piece Potato 1 piece Beetroot 1 piece Green onion 1 stalk Cilantro 2 stalks Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Seasoning a little (sugar;salt;seasoning powder;MSG;pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh carrots
- Choose medium-sized carrots, dark orange color, smooth skin, not bruised, firm to the touch and slightly hard.
- Avoid choosing oversized carrots as they tend to be old, making them very hard, lacking sweetness and characteristic aroma.
How to choose delicious waxy potatoes
- Choose heavy potatoes that feel firm in hand, with smooth skin and intact.
- Yellow potatoes will be sweeter and more fragrant compared to slightly white ones.
- Avoid selecting potatoes with wrinkled skin or that feel soft when squeezed, as these are old and wilted, lacking nutrition and sweetness.
- Steer clear of potatoes with spots, pests, black eyes, or that are rotten and leaking.
- Especially do not choose potatoes that are sprouting or have skin turning green, as they can be very toxic and harmful to health.
How to choose fresh and delicious beets
- Prioritize selecting firm beets with smooth outer skin and still have leaves.
- Choose beets with a round bottom as they will be sweeter than those with a flat bottom.
How to prepare Pork Rib Porridge with Vegetables
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Prepare the pork ribs
Chop the pork ribs into small pieces, then blanch them in boiling water to remove any odor, and rinse with clean water.
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Prepare the vegetables
Peel the potatoes, carrots, and beets, then rinse them with clean water and cut them into small bite-sized pieces.
Green onions and cilantro should also be washed and chopped finely.
How to peel potatoes without browning- Soak the peeled potatoes in water immediately to prevent them from discoloring.
- Alternatively, you can soak the potatoes in water mixed with 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar. If you don’t have vinegar, lemon can be used as a substitute.
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Mix the rice
Add 100g of white rice and 50g of sticky rice into a pot and rinse well.
Next, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the rinsed rice mixture and mix well.
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Cooking porridge
Add 800g of pork ribs into a pot with 2 liters of water, cover and cook for about 15 minutes until the porridge is slightly cooked, then add all the vegetables and cook for another 20 minutes.
After the porridge is soft, add 2 teaspoons of seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and 1 tablespoon of sugar to taste, then stir well to finish.
Finally, scoop the porridge into a bowl, add chopped green onions, cilantro, and a little pepper on top, and garnish to make it visually appealing.
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Finished product
The porridge when completed will have an eye-catching color from beets and carrots. The porridge has a rich flavor, naturally sweet from the ribs and vegetables, with tender and delicious ribs creating a very appealing and healthy dish.
2. Green bean pork rib porridge
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Green Bean Pork Rib Porridge Serves 4
Pork ribs 800 gr Sticky rice 100 gr Shelled green beans 70 gr Ginger 1 piece Shallots 3 pieces Cilantro 2 stems Green onions 1 stem Fried shallots a little Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 3 teaspoons Seasoning a little (sugar; seasoning powder; monosodium glutamate; pepper;)
How to Choose Good Green Beans
- Choose bright, shiny green beans that are bright yellow, uniform in size and color, with a natural fragrance.
- Check the ripeness of the beans by pressing your finger into a bean; if it is crisp and breaks easily without creating a lot of small fragments, then it is a good bean.
- Avoid choosing beans with black spots, dull colors, and musty or strange smells. Especially do not choose green beans that show signs of termites, worms, or have many black pebbles.
How to Prepare Green Bean Pork Rib Porridge
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Prepare the Pork Ribs
Cut the pork ribs into small pieces, then blanch the ribs in boiling water to remove the odor and rinse them with clean water.
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the sticky rice thoroughly and let it drain.
Soak the mung beans in water for about 15 – 20 minutes, then rinse and drain.
Peel the ginger and shallots, wash them, and chop them finely. Remove the roots from the green onions and cilantro, wash them, and chop them finely.
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Sauté the pork ribs
Prepare a pot and place it on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and wait for the oil to heat up. Add the ginger and shallots to the pan and sauté until fragrant and golden.
Next, add the pork ribs and stir-fry until the ribs are browned.
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Cooking porridge
After the ribs have browned, add 1.5 liters of water to the pot and turn the heat to high until the water boils.
Then add 3 teaspoons of sugar, 4 teaspoons of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, and a little ground pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes.
Next, add the rice and mung beans and cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes until the porridge is soft. Then add 3 teaspoons of fish sauce and chopped green onions, and you can turn off the heat.
Tip: To make the porridge tastier, you should skim the foam regularly.
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Final product
Scoop the porridge into a bowl, add chopped green onions, cilantro, fried shallots, and a little pepper, and you have completed a delicious and appealing dish of porridge with ribs and mung beans.
The grains of porridge mixed with soft and creamy mung beans, paired with sweet and tender pork ribs will surely make you love it.
How to choose fresh and delicious pork ribs
- Choose fresh rib pieces that have a light pink color; when pressed, the meat should be elastic and not have a foul smell.
- It is advisable to choose rib pieces with flat and small bones, as this means the ribs will have more meat and less bone compared to those with large and round bones.
- Avoid buying ribs that are too small, as they may not taste good and are often not guaranteed (because small ribs are definitely taken from small pigs, and there are many cases where pigs that do not meet standards have been slaughtered due to illness).
- For porridge dishes, you should choose ribs that have both lean meat and fat so that they will be softer, more fragrant, and richer when eaten.
Effective ways to eliminate the smell of pork ribs
- Method 1: You can use white alcohol to rub evenly on all sides of the rib piece, leave it for about 10 – 15 minutes, then wash it thoroughly; this can help eliminate the unpleasant smell of pork ribs.
- Method 2: You can use crushed ginger and rub it evenly all over the pork rib piece, then rinse it with clean water; this can also help remove the unpleasant smell.
- Method 3: You can use a mixture in the ratio of 2 salt : 1 vinegar, then rub it evenly all over the pork rib piece and rinse it with clean water.
Thus, TasteVN has guided you on 2 simple ways to cook rib porridge with vegetables and green beans that are incredibly delicious and nutritious. It is sure to delight everyone, including children. Wishing you success in your cooking!
*Reference the recipe and images from the YouTube channel Wife’s Kitchen and Cooking Together
