Winter Melon Soup with Pork Ribs

Ingredients

• 500 g pork ribs
• 600 g winter melon, peeled and cubed
• 3 ginger slices
• 4 dried scallops
• 6 cups water
• to taste salt
• 1 stalk green onions, chopped

Steps

1. Blanch the pork ribs in a pot of boiling water for about 5 minutes to remove impurities, then drain and rinse under cold water.
2. In a clean large pot, add the blanched ribs, ginger slices, dried scallops, and water.
3. Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer with a lid on for 45 minutes.
4. Add the winter melon cubes to the pot and continue to simmer for another 20 to 25 minutes until the melon becomes translucent and tender.
5. Season the soup with salt to your preference and garnish with fresh green onions before serving hot.