Chayote and Dried Dates Pork Bone Soup 合掌瓜蜜棗豬骨湯

This nourishing Cantonese soup features chayote, sweet dried dates, and tender pork bones simmered to perfection. It's known for its hydrating properties and mild, naturally sweet flavor, perfect for family meals.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 600g pork neck bones
• 2 medium chayote
• 3 pieces dried dates
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 cob corn
• 3-4 pieces dried scallops
• 3 slices ginger
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 3 liters water

Steps

1. Blanch the pork neck bones: bring a pot of water to a boil, add the pork bones, and boil for 5-10 minutes to remove impurities. Drain and rinse well.
2. Prepare the vegetables: peel and cut chayote, carrot, and corn into large chunks. Rinse dried dates and dried scallops.
3. Add all prepared ingredients (pork bones, chayote, dried dates, carrot, corn, dried scallops, ginger) to a large soup pot. Pour in water.
4. Bring the soup to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 - 2 hours.
5. Season with salt to taste before serving.

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