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A bowl of pork rib soup with chunks of radish, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms.

Pork and Daikon Soup

A cozy Cantonese pork and daikon soup with tender pork ribs, sweet daikon, and carrots simmered in a clean, savory broth.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 350kcal
Author: Herman Chan

Equipment

Ingredients 

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  • 5 dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 2-2.5 pounds pork ribs cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 pound daikon cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 3 carrots cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 thinly sliced ginger pieces
  • 5 cloves garlic peeled
  • 8 cups water
  • 1-2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • Dash of white pepper
  • Chopped green onions garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in 1 cup lukewarm water for 30 minutes. Save the soaking liquid for the soup.
    5 dried shiitake mushrooms
  • In a large pot, add the pork ribs and enough cold water to cover them. Bring to a boil and cook for 3-5 minutes until scum and foam rise to the surface. Remove the ribs with tongs, discard the water, and quickly rinse the ribs to remove any remaining impurities.
    2-2.5 pounds pork ribs
  • Give the pot a quick rinse and return it to the stove over medium-high heat. Add the neutral oil, then sear the pork ribs for 1-2 minutes on all sides.
    1 Tbsp neutral oil
  • Add the daikon, carrots, soaked shiitake mushrooms, ginger, and garlic, then sauté for another 2-3 minutes until lightly browned.
    1 pound daikon, 3 carrots, 4 thinly sliced ginger pieces, 5 cloves garlic
  • Pour in the water and the mushroom soaking liquid, then bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 hours until the ribs and daikon are soft and tender.
    8 cups water
  • Season with salt and white pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions.
    1-2 tsp salt, Dash of white pepper, Chopped green onions

Notes

Chef's Tips:
  • Don't skip the step of blanching the pork ribs because it helps remove scum and yields a clear broth!
  • The mushroom soaking liquid has a lot of flavor so make sure to add it to the soup.
  • Keep the soup at a gentle simmer instead of a rolling boil so the broth stays clear and light.
  • Add the salt and pepper at the very end and make sure to taste and adjust as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 527mg | Potassium: 568mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5096IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg