Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
50 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Corn Rib Porridge Serves 4 people
Pork liver 1 piece Pork ribs 300 gr Pork bones 200 gr White rice 100 gr American corn 1 piece Green onion 5 stalks Tomato sauce 2 tablespoons Salt a little Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Soy sauce 2 tablespoons
How to choose fresh and delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh ribs
- Choose ribs that are bright pink, firm to the touch, and have good elasticity.
- Opt for ribs with flat, small bones, as these types have more meat and less bone compared to larger ribs.
- Avoid ribs that are pale green, mushy, leaking slime, or have an unusual odor.
How to choose good pork liver
- Choose liver pieces that are bright in color, with a deep pink and even color. Avoid buying unevenly colored liver pieces as they may be from sick pigs or have been stored for too long.
- Choose liver that is not misshapen, deformed, or has internal lumps. Fresh pork liver will have a characteristic fishy smell of raw meat, while liver that has been frozen or spoiled will not have this smell.
See details: How to choose fresh pork liver properly
How to choose fresh and delicious American corn
- When buying corn, you should choose fresh ears, with a green outer husk that is not dry, silk that is still soft and smooth, and stems that are not brown or wilted. The corn kernels should be bright yellow, plump, uniform, shiny, and straight.
- Choose ears of corn that have outer husks tightly wrapped around the inner cob.
- You should select ears that are moderately long and firm, as they will be sweeter than overly large ears of corn.
How to make Corn Rib Porridge
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Prepare the ribs, bones, and pig liver
To remove the odor and clean, wash the pork ribs and bones with diluted salt water for about 5 minutes, then rinse with clean water and let drain.
Use a knife to cut the ribs into bite-sized pieces.
Next, blanch the pork ribs and bones in boiling water for about 5 minutes, then remove and rinse briefly with water.
How to clean ribs without odor- Method 1: Rub salt into the ribs for about 2 – 3 minutes, then rinse with water.
- Method 2: Using rice vinegar or white wine can also help eliminate the smell of the ribs.
- Method 3: Blanch the ribs with boiling water and a few smashed ginger slices, then rinse with water.
See details: How to clean ribs without odor
After buying the pig liver, clean the blood vessels attached on the outside, then soak it in water mixed with a little salt and vinegar for about 10 – 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with water and drain.
Use a knife to cut the liver into bite-sized pieces.
How to clean pig liver well and remove the odor
- After washing the pig liver with water, you can soak it in unsweetened fresh milk to remove the odor and detoxify the liver.
- You can also use rice vinegar or flour to wash the pig liver.
See more: 5 ways to clean pig liver without odor
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Prepare other ingredients
Wash the green onions, chop them finely. Buy corn, peel it, remove the hairs, and separate the kernels. Then wash them thoroughly with water and drain. Keep the corn core aside.
Put a pot of water on the stove, add 1 teaspoon of salt, and bring to a boil, then add the corn kernels to cook for 10 – 15 minutes, then remove and drain.
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Simmer the bones
Place a pot on the stove, add 2 liters of water and bring to a boil, then add the pork bones and corn cob, cover and simmer over medium heat for about 3 hours to extract all the sweetness from the bones.
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Stir-fry and simmer the ribs
Heat a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat, then add the pork ribs and stir-fry over medium heat until the ribs are cooked and firm.
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of ketchup to the ribs, then continue to stir until the meat is evenly cooked, has a nice brown color, and is fragrant.
Next, pour enough water to cover the ribs, then simmer over medium heat for about 30 minutes until the meat is tender.
Then, strain the broth from the ribs into a bowl. Add 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1/2 tablespoon of ketchup to the ribs, stir-fry for another 2 minutes, then turn off the heat.
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Stir-fry pig liver
Heat a pan on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil and heat it up, then pour in the liver, stir quickly, when the liver is slightly undercooked, add 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1/2 tablespoon of ketchup.
Stir quickly for about another 2 minutes until the liver is cooked and absorbs the seasoning, then add chopped green onions on top and turn off the heat.
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Cook the porridge
After simmering for 3 hours, you remove the bones and corn cores. Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot, then add the rice. Turn the heat to medium and cook the porridge for about 25 – 30 minutes until the rice grains are soft.
Next, pour the broth from the pork ribs into the porridge pot, stir well and continue to simmer until the porridge is fully cooked.
Finally, add the ribs to the pot, mix well, then season to taste and turn off the heat.
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Final Product
Scoop the porridge into a bowl, add scallions, boiled corn, and sautéed liver on top to enjoy this delicious porridge dish.
The porridge is cooked until very soft, with the natural sweetness of the bone broth, tender sweet ribs, rich pork liver, and crunchy sweet American corn all blended together to create an incredibly appealing dish. Get into the kitchen and showcase your skills to impress your family with this dish!
Waking up early to enjoy a bowl of corn rib porridge rich in flavor is the perfect way to start a new day full of energy. Wishing you success in making this porridge following TasteVN’s guidance!
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