Daikon Soup is one of the staple soups in most Taiwanese home cooked meals. Probably because it's simple to make and daikon radish is a common Asian vegetable, plus you can also use less expensive cuts of pork bones to simmer for the broth.
Easy to make and ready in 30-45 minutes, the daikon radish when cooked makes the soup slightly sweet. Grandma would often pair this soup with a few other main dishes and of course served family style with rice.
Other variations of this soup can also include adding carrots, tomatoes, and sometimes Chinese herbs.
Ingredients:
1.5 lbs. pork spare ribs
1.5 lbs. daikon radish, peeled and cut into chunks
1 garlic clove, smashed
6 - 8 cups of filtered water (or enough to cover the ingredients)
salt, to taste
cilantro for garnish (optional)
Ready in Total Time: 50 min.
Prep Time = 5 min. Cook Time = 30-45 min.
Preparation:
For the full preparation method and instructions, watch the YouTube video tutorial here.
Blanch the pork bones by boiling in water for a few minutes, then discard the water.
In a clean pot, bring the pork, daikon, garlic and water to a boil and cook for 30-45 mins. or until the daikon is soft.
Add salt to taste and optional cilantro for garnish.
