pickled mustard and shredded pork soup

How to Make Pork and Pickled Mustard Green Soup

Pork and Pickled Mustard Green Soup is a comforting, umami-rich dish popular in Chinese cuisine. Here’s a simple yet flavorful recipe to recreate it at home.

Ingredients:

- 150g pork loin, thinly sliced

- 100g pickled mustard greens (榨菜), rinsed and soaked to reduce saltiness, then sliced

- 1 liter water or chicken broth

- 1 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 ginger slice, minced

- 1 green onion, chopped

- 1 tsp soy sauce

- Salt to taste

- White pepper (optional)

Steps:

1. Prepare the pork: Marinate the sliced pork with ½ tsp soy sauce and a pinch of white pepper for 10 minutes.

2. Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a pot over medium flame. Add ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.

3. Cook the pork: Add the marinated pork and stir-fry until no longer pink.

4. Simmer the soup: Pour in water or broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Add the pickled mustard greens and simmer for 5–8 minutes.

5. Season and serve: Adjust with remaining soy sauce and salt. Garnish with green onions before serving hot.

Tips: For a richer broth, use dashi or pork bones boiled in advance. Avoid overcooking the pork to keep it tender. This quick soup pairs perfectly with steamed rice, making it an ideal weekday meal. Enjoy its balance of savory, tangy, and fresh flavors!