Winter Melon Braised Pork Ribs

Overview

Pork ribs are rich in protein, fat, vitamins and a large amount of calcium phosphate, collagen, bone mucin, etc., which can provide calcium for young children and the elderly. Regular consumption can nourish yin and strengthen yang, replenish essence and blood; winter melon contains propylene glycol acid, which can control the conversion of sugars in the body into fat, has the functions of losing weight, protecting the kidneys, regulating immune function, clearing away heat and reducing phlegm, reducing swelling and diuresis. The crude fiber in winter melon also has the effect of moisturizing and beautifying, and stewed pork ribs with winter melon complement each other.

Tags

• soups
• balsamic vinegar
• coriander
• green chili
• onions
• pork ribs
• winter melon
• zanthoxylum bungeanum
• ginger
• red pepper
• soy sauce

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 Peel the winter melon and cut into sections, then cut into thin slices with a knife.

   

2. 2 Cut the green onions into water chestnut slices, cut the ginger into large pieces, cut green and red peppers into small sections, cut the coriander into sections, and ten pieces of Sichuan peppercorns.

   

3. 3 Cut the pork ribs into sections and wash them.

   

4. 4 Blanch the pork ribs, remove and set aside.

   

5. 5 Stir-fried onions, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, green and red peppers.

   

6. 6 Add the pork ribs and stir-fry, add soy sauce and balsamic vinegar and stir-fry.

   

7. 7 Add water and salt, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer for half an hour.

   

8. 8 When the soup thickens, turn to medium heat.

   

9. 9 Add the winter melon, bring to a boil, and simmer for fifteen minutes.

   

10. 10 Add coriander, turn off heat, remove from pan and serve.