👨‍🍳 作り方

1. 1

   Rinse the pork spareribs under cold water to remove any impurities. Place the ribs in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a rolling boil for 5 minutes to blanch the ribs. Drain and rinse the ribs thoroughly under cold water. This step helps to remove scum and creates a clearer, cleaner-tasting broth.

   💡 プロのコツ: Blanching is crucial for a clean-tasting soup. Don't skip this step!
2. 2

   Return the blanched ribs to the cleaned pot. Add the ginger slices, the white parts of the green onions, the soaked shiitake mushrooms (and their soaking liquid, strained), dried red dates (if using), and 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

   💡 プロのコツ: Using the soaking liquid from the mushrooms adds extra umami to the soup.
3. 3

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for at least 1 hour. Skim off any excess grease or impurities that rise to the surface during simmering.

   💡 プロのコツ: Simmering for a longer period allows the flavors to meld and the pork to become tender.
4. 4

   Add the cubed winter melon and goji berries (if using) to the pot. Add the remaining 2 cups of water if the soup level is too low. Continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes, or until the winter melon is tender and translucent.

   💡 プロのコツ: Add the winter melon later in the cooking process so it doesn't become too mushy.
5. 5

   Season the soup with salt to taste. Remove the ginger slices and the white parts of the green onions before serving. Garnish with the green parts of the green onions.

   💡 プロのコツ: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Some prefer a very light seasoning to let the natural flavors shine.