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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Short Ribs with Vegetables Serves 3 people
Short ribs 300 gr Carrot 1 piece Amaranth 1 piece Potato 1 piece Shallots 2 pieces Garlic 2 cloves Spring onions/cilantro a little Common spices a little (sugar/salt/MSG/seasoning/pepper) Cooking oil 1 tablespoon
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh short ribs
- Choose short ribs that are light pink in color, press to see if they are firm and have no sour smell.
- Opt for ribs with flat and small bones. This type of rib has more meat and less bone than large ribs.
- Avoid choosing ribs that have a foul smell, meat that is pale green, slimy, and lacks firmness when pressed with your hand.
See details: How to choose quality short ribs
How to choose fresh, delicious potatoes
- You should buy potatoes that feel firm, heavy, have smooth skin, are intact, without spots, pests, black eyes on the skin, not rotten, and without liquid oozing out.
- Do not choose potatoes that have sprouted, with the skin turning green, as these are very toxic.
- Additionally, avoid potatoes with wrinkled skin, that feel soft when pressed, as most of these are old, wilted, and lacking in nutrients, with a bland taste.
See details: How to choose delicious potatoes
How to choose fresh, delicious carrots
- Choose carrots that are straight, with smooth skin, bright color, and feel firm and heavy in hand.
- Do not choose carrots that have thick, large tops, as they usually have a large core, resulting in less sweetness and fewer nutrients.
- Avoid buying carrots that are misshapen, dark in color, bruised, or wilted when held.
See details: How to choose fresh carrots
How to choose fresh, delicious beetroots
- Prioritize selecting firm beetroots that are not soft, with smooth skin and still have leaves.
- Choose beetroots with a round bottom, as they tend to taste sweeter than those with flat bottoms.
- You should buy small to medium-sized beetroots because larger ones are often tough and have fibrous cores, making them less tasty.
How to prepare Pork Rib Soup with Vegetables
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Prepare the pork ribs
To eliminate the smell and clean the pork ribs, soak them in diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water twice and let drain.
Use a knife to chop the ribs into bite-sized pieces.
How to clean and eliminate the smell of pork ribs
- You can rub the ribs with shallots, ginger, or lemon to effectively eliminate the smell.
- Additionally, soaking the ribs in water mixed with white wine is also a good way to remove the smell.
- Blanching the ribs in boiling water also helps to remove dirt and quickly eliminate the smell.
See details: Effective tips to eliminate the smell of ribs
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Prepare other ingredients
Cut off the roots and any damaged parts of the herbs, wash them clean, and then chop them finely.Shallots and garlic should be minced.
Peel the carrots, wash them clean, and cut them into round slices about 1/3 inch thick.
Peel the potatoes and beets, wash them clean, and cut them into small bite-sized pieces.
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Marinate the pork ribs
After cleaning the ribs, place them in a bowl and marinate with all the chopped shallots and garlic, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, a little pepper, and mix well.
Put the ribs in the refrigerator to marinate for about 15 minutes so that the ribs absorb the spices.
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Cook the soup
Place a pot on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat it, then add the marinated ribs and sauté for about 4 minutes until the ribs are browned.
Pour 1.5 liters of water into the pot and bring to a boil, then add the carrots and beetroot, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Finally, add the potatoes, season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt, and cook until the potatoes are soft, about 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste, sprinkle with chopped green onions and cilantro, and turn off the heat.
Tip:
- Put the carrots and beetroot in first because these two types of vegetables need a longer cooking time.
- During the simmering process, remember to regularly skim off the foam to keep the broth clear and tastier.
- Season one more time to suit your family’s taste, turn off the heat, sprinkle with pepper and green onions, and you’re done.
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Final Product
So you have successfully completed the very nutritious pork rib soup with vegetables! This soup is not only nutritious but also very delicious.
The tender and sweet ribs paired with the hearty vegetables will surely be an appealing soup that invites your family. So what are you waiting for? Roll up your sleeves and make this soup right away.
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*Source for the recipe and images shared from Facebook: Nguyễn Tám.
