Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Taro Soup with Water Spinach Serves 2 people
Pork ribs 250 gr Taro 4 bulbs Water spinach 100 gr Red onion 2 bulbs Green onion A little Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Common spices A little (salt/ seasoning powder/ sugar/ ground pepper)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh baby back ribs
- Choose baby back ribs that are light pink in color, press to feel the elasticity and do not have a sour smell.
- It is advisable to choose ribs with small and flat bones, as this type has more meat and less bone compared to larger ribs.
- Do not choose ribs that have a foul smell, are pale, slimy, and lack elasticity when pressed with your hand.
How to choose fresh taro tubers that are not fibrous
- Good taro tubers are round and uniform like chicken eggs, with a rough skin and many roots. It is best to choose smaller tubers that are clustered together.
- Do not choose tubers that have many dark spots or are rotten, as these are often signs of spoiled taro.
- Avoid purchasing large, long tubers, as they may be taro mixed with other types to deceive buyers.
How to choose fresh water spinach
- When choosing water spinach, select bunches where the stems are of moderate size, not too large or too small.
- Bunches of water spinach that are uniformly sized often have been treated with chemicals.
- Choose bunches that are still fresh and green, not wilted or yellowed.
How to prepare Taro Soup with Water Spinach
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Prepare the pork ribs
Purchase the pork ribs and wash them thoroughly. Then, to remove the odor, soak the pork ribs in a diluted saltwater solution for about 2 – 3 minutes, then take them out and let them drain.
How to clean ribs without odor- Method 1: Rub the ribs with salt for about 2 – 3 minutes and rinse again with water to eliminate the fishy smell.
- Method 2: Using vinegar or alcohol to wash can also remove the odor of the ribs.
- Method 3: You can also remove the odor of the ribs by blanching them for 2 – 3 minutes and then rinsing them with clean water.
See details: How to clean pork ribs properly and without odor
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Prepare the other ingredients
Wash the taro, peel it, and cut it into 4 pieces for easy eating.
Tips for peeling taro without itching: If you experience itching from peeling taro, you can use one of the following methods:- Using vinegar: Mix two tablespoons of vinegar with water and wash your hands to make the itching feel more comfortable.
- Using saltwater mixed with lemon juice: Mix diluted saltwater with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and soak your hands for 15 minutes to soothe the itching sensation.
See details: How to peel taro without itching.
Wash the water spinach, take the tender stems and discard the leaves, then cut into pieces about 2 finger joints long.
Peel and chop the shallots. Wash the green onions and cut them into bite-sized pieces.
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Marinate and simmer the ribs
Marinate the pork ribs with 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of salt. Mix well and let sit for 15 minutes for the spices to absorb.
Put a pot on the stove, add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, and heat it up. Add the chopped shallots and sauté until fragrant.
Add the ribs and stir-fry briefly, then add 700ml of water (about nearly 2 bowls of soup) and cook for 20 minutes until the ribs are cooked. During simmering, remember to lower the heat and skim off the foam regularly.
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Cook ribs with taro and water spinach
Add the chopped taro and cook for about 10 minutes until the taro is soft.
You can test by using chopsticks to poke the piece of taro; if the chopsticks penetrate easily, the taro is cooked.
Add the water spinach and cook for another 1 – 2 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste, sprinkle with green onion, then turn off the heat.
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Final product
The soup with taro, ribs, and water spinach has an extremely light flavor and is a very nutritious and healthy dish!
The taro is soft and creamy, combined with the sweet aroma of the ribs and the crispy freshness of the water spinach, creating an incredibly wonderful combination.
So TasteVN has shared the recipe for taro soup with water spinach cooked with ribs to add to your daily meal menu. It’s extremely simple, isn’t it? Wish you success!
*Refer to the recipe and images from the recipe on the YouTube channel Eatsy
