Paigu Luobo Tang (Chinese Pork Rib and Daikon Soup)

Step 1

Stove top method:.

Step 2

Place pork ribs, ginger, and water in a large pot. Cover and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Turn down to a simmer and skim scum off the top. Continue simmering covered for 60 minutes, until almost completely tender.

Step 4

In the meantime, peel the daikon and cut it into 1″ thick rounds, then quarter the rounds.

Step 5

Add the daikon to the soup, and simmer 30-45 minutes more, until pork and daikon are both completely tender.

Step 6

Adjust the seasoning, and serve, garnished with fresh cilantro or green onion.

Step 7

Serve as part of a Chinese Meal.

Step 8

Slow Cooker Method:.

Step 9

Bring water to a boil on stovetop.

Step 10

Carefully add all ingredients except cilantro/green onion to the boiling water. Bring back to a rolling boil and skim foam from the top.

Step 11

Transfer to slow cooker.

Step 12

Simmer 4-5 hours on high or all day on low. Set the lid of the slow cooker slightly askew so that some steam can escape as it is cooking.