Who else is obsessed with soup like I am? Seriously, there’s just something about a warm, cozy bowl that hits the spot every time. Whether it’s pouring rain outside or I’m feeling a bit run-down, soup is my ultimate comfort food, and I could happily eat it every single day.
This particular recipe is one I keep coming back to: a light, soothing Thai-style broth with tender pork ribs, soft cabbage, fresh garlic, a splash of oyster sauce, ground white pepper, and a Knorr shiitake mushroom stock cube that gives it that deep, savory umami flavor I love.
It’s super easy to make and can be done in under 30 minutes with just a few ingredients. My little trick to make it extra tasty? I grill the cabbage first until it’s slightly charred. It sounds simple, but that bit of smokiness brings out the cabbage’s sweetness and makes the soup way more flavorful.
If you're craving something cozy and comforting, give this a try. I love it with a bowl of steamed jasmine rice, or alongside something spicy to cool things down.
And if you're also interested in more tasty Thai comfort food, you might want to check out these recipes: Thai Beef Noodle Soup (Guay Tiew Nue Nam Sai) Recipe, Kai Jeow Horapa (Thai Sweet Basil Omelet) Recipe, Thai Iceberg Lettuce Stir-Fry with Oyster Sauce Recipe, and Thai Stir Fried Noodle (Pad See Ew) Recipe
To make this recipe, you are going to need:
- 400 g. Pork spare ribs
- 1 kg. cabbage
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon mushroom sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
- 1 cube Knorr shiitake mushroom stock cube
- 1.5 L. water
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to make Thai-Style Pork Ribs and Cabbage Soup Recipe
1 Start by gathering all the essential ingredients you’ll need to make Thai-style pork ribs and cabbage soup.
2 Place a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the spare ribs and pour in enough water to cover them.
3 Boil the ribs for about 10 minutes until dark brown bubbles appear. Then remove the pot from the heat, discard the water, and refill with fresh water to boil.
4 Add about 1 liter of water, then simmer the pork bones until tender, approximately 30 minutes.
5 When the ribs are ready, heat a medium pan to grill the cabbage and garlic. Grill the cabbage until it develops a smoky aroma and turns brown on both sides.
6 Transfer the grilled cabbage and garlic to the pot with the ribs. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a shiitake mushroom stock cube.
7 Cover the pot and let everything simmer until the cabbage becomes tender and releases its flavors into the broth. If you prefer the cabbage to stay a bit crunchy, simmer it for just about 10 minutes.
8 And that’s it! Enjoy!
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Thai-Style Pork Ribs and Cabbage Soup Recipe
On a cold night or when you're feeling under the weather, a good bowl of soup is all you need to stay cozy and warm. But if you're tired of the same bland soup you usually make, you might wanna try Thai-Style Pork Ribs and Cabbage Soup, which blends warmth and rich flavor in a way your regular soup doesn't. Here's the recipe for Thai-Style Pork Ribs and Cabbage Soup.
Ingredients
- 400 g. Pork spare ribs
- 1 kg. cabbage
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon mushroom sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
- 1 cube Knorr shiitake mushroom stock cube
- 1.5 L. water
Directions
- Start by gathering all the essential ingredients you’ll need to make Thai-style pork ribs and cabbage soup.
- Place a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the spare ribs and pour in enough water to cover them.
- Boil the ribs for about 10 minutes until dark brown bubbles appear. Then remove the pot from the heat, discard the water, and refill with fresh water to boil.
- Add about 1 liter of water, then simmer the pork bones until tender, approximately 30 minutes.
- When the ribs are ready, heat a medium pan to grill the cabbage and garlic. Grill the cabbage until it develops a smoky aroma and turns brown on both sides.
- Transfer the grilled cabbage and garlic to the pot with the ribs. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a shiitake mushroom stock cube.
- Cover the pot and let everything simmer until the cabbage becomes tender and releases its flavors into the broth. If you prefer the cabbage to stay a bit crunchy, simmer it for just about 10 minutes.
- And that’s it! Enjoy!
