Q: Can I use frozen corn instead of fresh corn?
A: Yes, frozen corn can be used, though fresh corn may provide a sweeter flavor.
Q: Is it necessary to soak the pork ribs in starch and cooking wine?
A: Soaking the ribs in starch and cooking wine helps remove blood and impurities, resulting in a clearer soup with less foam.
Q: Can I replace durian with another ingredient?
A: Yes, you can omit durian or replace it with another fruit pulp if you prefer a different flavor or aroma.
Corn and Pork Rib Soup with Durian and Cordyceps Flowers
Notes
Ingredients:
- 2 Pork Ribs
- 2 Corns
- 1 Durian (white pulp only)
- 1 Box of Cordyceps Flowers
- 8 slices of Ginger
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Cooking Wine
- Starch (for soaking the ribs)
- Soak the pork ribs in starch and cooking wine for 20 minutes to remove blood and impurities. Rinse thoroughly.
- Boil the ribs in high heat for 30 minutes to make the broth.
- Cut the white pulp of the durian into three segments.
- Add corn, cordyceps flowers, and durian pulp to the rib broth. Season with salt and continue to stew on high heat for another 30 minutes.
- Rich in protein from pork ribs and cordyceps flowers.
- Provides energy and fiber from corn.
- Durian adds a unique flavor and potential vitamins.
- Overall, a nutritious and hearty soup.
