Tom Zaab Pork Ribs Recipe
North-Eastern Thai style soup with sliced pork spareribs, onions, tomatoes, herbs, spices, chilies, lemongrass, basil, & lime juice
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare Ingredients
Slice the pork spareribs into smaller pieces. Chop the onion, dice the tomatoes, and bruise the lemongrass by gently hitting it with a knife or mortar.
- 2
Cook the Pork
In a large pot, add the sliced pork spareribs and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Skim off any foam that forms on the surface.
- 3
Add Vegetables and Spices
Add the chopped onion, diced tomatoes, bruised lemongrass, and chilies to the pot. Simmer for about 30 minutes until the pork is tender.
- 4
Final Touches
Stir in the Thai basil leaves and lime juice. Adjust seasoning with salt or more lime juice if needed. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 5
Serve
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, garnished with additional basil if desired.