Friday, April 23, 2010

Chinese Dried Bok Choy Soup (菜乾湯)

I am craving Chinese Dried Bok Choy Soup, one of my favourite Chinese Soups. Dried Bok Choy Soup is very soothing especially if you have a cough or sore throat and this soup is traditionally used to relieve heatiness in your body. I just love the smell and taste of it.

Chinese Dried Bok Choy Soup (菜乾湯)

1/2 lb lean pork
1 tablespoon of apricot kernels
4 large dried dates
1 - 2 bunches of dried bok choy, rinsed and soak for 2 - 3 hours (not overnight!), then rinse well again, ends removed
4 - 5 pieces of fresh bok choy - the big ones, rinsed, ends removed and cut into half
1 Chinese Carrot, peeled and cut into bite sizes

Step 1:
Blanche lean pork in separate bowl with boiling water, afterwards rinse it clean under running water to remove any dirt and debris from the blanching.

Step 2:
Mix all the ingredients in a pot, cover with plenty of water and bring it to boil. Simmer over low heat for 2 - 3 hours until broth changes colour and vegetables are slightly soft to touch.

Step 3:
Add salt to taste. Serve hot.

Enjoy !

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