Abarabone No Shiru (Spare Rib Soup)

Warm up with Abarabone No Shiru, a comforting Japanese-style Spare Rib Soup that brings tender pork and rich, savory flavors together in a satisfying bowl. This traditional-inspired soup is a wonderful choice for a cozy family meal, especially when you want something hearty and comforting.

Abarabone No Shiru is a delicious example of the Japanese and local influences found throughout Hawaii’s food culture. If you enjoy comforting pork soups, try Pork Rib Soup with Eggplant & Watercress for another hearty island-style soup. You can also explore Pig’s Feet Soup, which features Japanese and Okinawan flavors with miso, kombu, and daikon.

For another comforting Japanese-inspired dish, check out Nishime, a traditional vegetable stew made with pork or chicken. For safe preparation of pork, follow the USDA’s recommended safe cooking temperatures.

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Abarabone No Shiru (Spare Rib Soup)

A very simple and clear soup, that is very comforting. I have seen versions of this soup with just the meat, kombu and broth. I like to serve it as a meal, adding vegetables and thin long rice noodles.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Course Soup

Cuisine American, Hawaiian

Servings 4 Servings.

Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 lbs spare ribs, 1 ½-inch pieceswater as needed
• 1 (1 oz.) pkg. nishime kombu, soaked
• 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked, stems removed, quartered
• 1 1/2 – 2 lbs. long squash, peeled, ¼-inch slices
• 2 pc. star anise
• 2 (14.5 oz.) cans chicken broth
• 1 c. water
• 1 1/2 – 2 tsp. salt, as needed
• 1-2 TB Aloha shoyu, as needed
• 1/2 lb. mustard cabbage, 1 ½-inch pieces
• 2 oz. long rice, soaked, 4-inch lengths, optional

Instructions

 

• Soak kombu until soft enough to work with. Tie into knots, cutting between knots about 3-4 inches in length.
• Set aside.
• In a large saucepot over medium high heat; cover spareribs with water.
• Bring to a rapid boil.
• Reduce heat; simmer 10-15 minutes.
• Drain and rinse spare ribs well.
• Return to pot.
• Add ginger, garlic, star anise, chicken broth and water.
• Bring to a rapid boil; remove any skum from top of pot.
• Reduce heat; simmer 1 hour.
• Add kombu, mushrooms, squash, salt and soy sauce.
• Continue simmering 20 minutes; taste for seasoning adding additional salt and soy sauce.
• Add mustard cabbage and long rice; heat through.

How To Serve:

• For service: remove star anise. Serve immediately.
• Serves 4-6.

Keyword simple soup, comforting, meat, kombu, broth, meal, vegetables, rice noodles, spare ribs, nishime kombu, shiitake mushrooms, chicken broth, aloha shoyu

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