Reveal the secrets of making delicious Five-Fruit Braised Ribs - Mytour

Five-Fruit Braised Rib soup is a familiar nutritious dish in family meals. The ribs are simmered to perfection, combined with various vegetables and fruits, providing a wealth of nutrients. Despite its name, making Five-Fruit Braised Rib soup is surprisingly easy. Roll up your sleeves and head to the kitchen with Mytour to treat the whole family! 

1. Five-Fruit Braised Ribs - a nutritious soup for the whole family

To prepare Five-Fruit Braised Rib soup, people often choose young ribs or loin ribs for quick tenderness. The dish is named for the selection of 5 types of vegetables and fruits such as potatoes, carrots, chayote, corn, turnips, or combined with Dutch beans, red apples, and more… 

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The broth is a combination of bone broth and various vegetables. Therefore, when indulging, you will distinctly feel the natural sweet and refreshing taste. This delightful and nutritious dish pairs perfectly with steaming hot white rice!

2. Essential Ingredients

To prepare the delicious and enticing five-fruit rib soup, you need to gather the following ingredients: 

• 1kg baby back ribs (or choose loin ribs)
• 3 potatoes
• 1 large carrot (or 2 small carrots)
• 1 tomato
• 1 sweet corn
• 100g snap peas
• 2-3 cloves of garlic
• 1 purple onion
• 3 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 sprigs green onions and some herbs

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3. Instructions for Cooking Five-Fruit Rib Soup

Prepare the ingredients

Step 1: Clean the baby back ribs with salt, then drain and cut into bite-sized pieces. Avoid cutting them too large as it will prolong the cooking time. 

Step 2: Peel and wash the potatoes and carrot with saltwater. Cut the potatoes and carrot into small pieces, approximately 2-3cm in length. 

Step 3: Remove the husk and silk from the sweet corn. Cut into sections with a length of about 4cm. 

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Step 4: Clean the tomatoes and cut them into wedges. Peel and finely chop the garlic and purple onion. 

Step 5: Wash the snap peas, remove the stems, and cut the pods diagonally. 

Prepare the Five-Fruit Rib Soup 

Step 1: Bring water to a boil in a pot, then add the rib pieces. When it boils, skim off any impurities, then transfer the ribs to a colander, and rinse once under clean water. 

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Step 2: Heat cooking oil in a pot, then add the ribs, fish sauce, purple onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and a small cup of water. Stir well to marinate the ribs. When the pork begins to tighten, add 5 bowls of water and simmer. Cook over low heat until the ribs are tender. (Simmering time is about 40-60 minutes). 

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Step 3: After simmering for about 50 minutes, turn up the heat and add carrots. Cook for about 3 minutes, then add potatoes and sweet corn. Continue cooking over low heat for about 7 more minutes until all ingredients are tender. 

Step 4: Increase the heat until the soup boils, then add tomatoes and snap peas. Cook for about 1 minute, then season with fish sauce and spices to taste. 

Step 5: Serve the soup in a bowl and sprinkle with some green onions and herbs on top.

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4. Finished Product after Cooking

The five-fruit rib soup boasts vibrant colors from its ingredients. The pork ribs are tender, falling off the bone. Carrots and potatoes are perfectly cooked. The broth is clear, not cloudy, with a sweet and savory taste that is just right. This nutritious rib soup is delightful, especially when enjoyed with steamed white rice.

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5. Some Handy Tips for Cooking Five-Fruit Rib Soup

To enhance the appeal of the rib soup, Mytour will share with you a few 'small tips' straight from the kitchen: 

• Because potatoes cook faster than carrots, you can cut the carrots a bit smaller. Add the carrots to cook before adding the potatoes. 
• To keep the broth clear, avoid letting the water boil too vigorously and skim off any foam regularly. 
• During the rib simmering process, never cover the pot tightly but rather leave it open to allow for a clearer broth. 
• To save time, you can use a pressure cooker. Simmer the ribs with spices for about 15 minutes, then add carrots, potatoes, corn, and snap peas for an additional 4 minutes. 
• When selecting ribs, choose baby back ribs or loin ribs. Fresh ribs have a light pink color, feel dry when pressed, and have good elasticity. 

To diversify the taste in your family meals, the five-fruit rib soup is undoubtedly an ideal choice. With the recipe suggested by Mytour Blog above, we hope you'll find cooking easier.

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