Classic Vietnamese Soup Dish: Pork Spare Rib Soup with Opo Squash (Canh Suon Nau Bau)

By Vicky Pham · 60 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a medium pot over high heat, then fry the shallot and garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
2. Add the pork ribs and pan-fry for 2 minutes, until the outside is nicely caramelised.
3. Add half the seasonings (chicken bouillon powder, salt, fish sauce and sugar) directly onto the ribs and toss to coat.
4. Bring to a low simmer and cook for 30 minutes, until the ribs are tender enough to pierce with chopsticks. Skim off any scum from the surface and remove the shallot and garlic if you like.
5. Add the squash and cook for 2 more minutes, until tender. Season to taste with the remaining seasonings, then garnish with cilantro and black pepper.

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