Bean Curd and Shiitake Pork Ribs Soup

4.9 from 10 reviews

Author: Anita Jacobson

Categories: Soup

Cuisines: Chinese

Ingredients: Pork

Prep Time: 1 hour

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 3 hours

Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3 dried bean curd sticks
• 4-8 dried shiitake mushrooms
• 12 dried jujube/Chinese red dates (Chinese: hong zao)
• 500 gram pork ribs
• 2 liter water
• 1 tablespoon salt

Instructions

1. Soak dried bean curd sticks, dried shiitake mushrooms, and dried jujube/Chinese red dates in separate bowls overnight. Tear bean curd sticks into 1 inch sections. Strain the shiitake soaking water and add enough water to make for 2 liter. Cut each shiitake into 4 wedges.
2. Place pork ribs and the 2 liter water in a soup pot and let it boil for 15 minutes. Ladle off the scum to get a clear soup.
3. Add bean curd, shiitake, jujube/red dates, and salt and bring to another boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until all the ingredients are tender and fully cooked.
5. Turn off heat and serve immediately.