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Okinawan Pork Rib Soup (Soki Soba)

A deep, umami-rich broth combined with melt-in-your-mouth pork ribs and thick noodles.

110 min Medium Japonesa (Okinawa) 2 servings
Okinawan Pork Rib Soup (Soki Soba)

The story behind

I remember the first time I tried this; it felt like a warm embrace from an island grandmother. This soup is all about that perfect balance between the light, savory broth and the rich, tender ribs. It’s my favorite go-to when I want something authentic that doesn't feel overly greasy. There's something about the pop of red ginger against the golden broth that just makes you want to dig in immediately.

Instructions

  1. 1
    Start by parboiling the pork ribs for a few minutes to remove impurities, then rinse them well.
  2. 2
    Simmer the ribs in a bit of dashi, soy sauce, and mirin on low heat until the meat is fork-tender.
  3. 3
    Cook the noodles according to the package instructions and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
  4. 4
    Heat up the main dashi broth and adjust the seasoning with a splash of soy sauce if needed.
  5. 5
    Assemble by placing noodles in a bowl, pouring the hot broth over them, adding the ribs, and topping with plenty of green onions and the red ginger.

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