Sparerib soup

12 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsIsland spareribs; 2\" size (up to)
4tablespoonsMiso (more if desired)
3Pieces dashi konbu; 2\" lengths
1teaspoonMsg
2mediumsDaikon; sliced 1/4\"
1Carrot; chopped
1packNishime konbu
3Pieces dried mushrooms
Salt to taste
1tablespoonShoyu
1Clove garlic; crushed
1Piece ginger; grated

Directions

Soak konbu for few minutes until soft. Wash clean, tie in knots and cut separately. Soak mushrooms, wash and slice thin. In large pot put spareribs, water to cover. Bring to boil. Strain and wash spareribs. Add clean water to cover meat. Add konbu, sliced mushrooms, garlic, carrot and dashi konbu. Cook for an hour until konbu and meat are soft. Add miso, shoyu, salt, ginger and daikon. Cook until daikon is soft.

From a book of my mother's (Judy Hosey) titled <Senator Richard Matsuura's Favorite Recipes>, mostly Japanese and Hawaiian. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .