A comforting and flavorful Vietnamese soup with spare ribs, tomatoes, and pickled mustard greens that reminds of beloved family traditions. Perfect with a bowl of hot rice.
1: In a pot, add your spare ribs and enough water to cover the ribs. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2: While waiting, prep your tomatoes, pickled greens, and green onions.
3: Once boiling, dump the liquid and clean the spare ribs. Place them back in the pot.
4: Add 1 small rock sugar, 1/2 tbsp salt, and 1 shallot. Then add 7 cups of water and bring to a boil again over high heat.
5: Once boiling, lower to a simmer and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove any impurities that rise to the top and discard.
6: After 30 minutes, discard the shallots. Add your tomatoes and pickled mustard greens. Cook for another 15 minutes.
7: Season with 3 tbsp fish sauce, 1/3 tbsp sugar, and 1/4 tbsp MSG. Add green onions and turn off the stove.
8: Serve with a bowl of hot rice.
