Mustard Green Soup with Pork Riblets

Mustard Green Soup with Pork Riblets

Mustard Green Soup with Pork Riblets

This Vietnamese soup is very simple to make and is versatile with protein. I used pork riblets that I saved in the freezer from all of the rib recipes that I make. You can also use a chicken carcass, beef short ribs, sirloin, ground pork, or shrimp.
Prep Time50 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Keyword: main course, Pork, soup, Vietnamese
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs pork riblets
  • 2 tsp pork stock powder
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 quarts water
  • 1 tbsp pork stock powder
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 bunch mustard greens
  • 8 oz shiitake or portobello mushrooms sliced
  • fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Par boil the pork riblets for 5 minutes. This will help remove any impurities.
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  • Strain the riblets in a colander and wash in cold water. Marinate with 2 tsp pork stock powder and sugar for 30 minutes.
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  • Heat up cooking oil in a large stockpot over medium high heat. Add in onions and garlic, cooking for just a minute.
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  • Add in the riblets. Cook for 5 minutes.
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  • Add in 3 quarts of water. Bring to a boil. Season with pork stock powder and sugar. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 40 minutes. Skim off any scum that floats to the top.
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  • Add in mustard greens and mushrooms. Cook for 1o more minutes.
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  • Finish with fresh cracked black pepper. Serve with steamed rice.
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