Black beans are rich in nutrients and have a long-lasting nourishing effect on the body. If you only eat simple black beans, it will be quite bland. But when stewed with pork ribs, black beans become a delicious and flavorful soup.
In addition to black beans, this soup also has walnuts that help nourish the brain, sweet potatoes make the soup smoother, red apples create a natural sweetness. In particular, just adding a small piece of dried tangerine peel will help the flavor of the dish become less greasy and milder.
Many people soak beans before cooking, but this method retains the pungent smell of raw beans.
Instead, do it the following way: Put black beans in a dry pan, roast over low heat and stir well. When the bean skin cracks slightly and fragrances like roasted coffee, it is done. This method helps eliminate the pungent smell and makes the beans more fragrant. Then, wash the beans again with warm water to remove dirt.
How to stew ribs to keep the broth clear: Put pork ribs in a pot of cold water, add a few slices of ginger and a little cooking wine. When the water is just about to boil, gray foam will emerge, at this time, turn off the heat immediately, take out the ribs and wash them again with hot water. If the water boils thoroughly, the foam will soak into the meat, causing the broth to be cloudy.
How to cook black bean and pork rib soup:
Put pork ribs, roasted black beans, 2 slices of ginger and 1 small piece of dried tangerine peel in the pot.
Pour in boiling water to cover the ingredients, simmer over high heat until boiling, then reduce to low heat, simmer for about 40 minutes.
When the broth starts to darken, add nuts, sliced sweet potatoes, and seedled red apples.
Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes. During cooking, limit opening the lid to retain the full flavor. Season with a little salt to taste before turning off the heat.
Thanks to the dried tangerine peel, the soup is less mushy but still has a mild aroma. Walnuts create a natural fatty taste, while black beans are stewed softly, buttery, easy to eat and lightly dissolve in the mouth.
