Harcho from pork ribs
Description
This Georgian soup can be prepared using the most common ingredients found in most refrigerators. Delicious harcho made with pork ribs at home is definitely worth trying for anyone who hasn't yet tasted this dish. Serve it in bowls and enjoy.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the ribs and place them in a large pot. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, peel 1 carrot and onion. Add the vegetables, bay leaf, and, if desired, whole peppercorns to the broth. Simmer the ribs over medium heat for about 45–60 minutes, until tender.
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Step 2
2. Peel the remaining vegetables as well.
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Step 3
3. Pass the garlic through a press, and grate the carrots and onion on a grater.
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Step 4
4. While the broth is cooking, you can prepare the sauté. Pour a little vegetable oil into a frying pan and add tomato paste. You can also use homemade tomato in the recipe for harcho made with pork ribs, but the color will be less intense. First, place the garlic in the frying pan.
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Step 5
5. Then add the onion and fry for about 5 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Next, add the carrots. Gently stir and simmer over medium heat.
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Step 7
7. After 3-5 minutes, you can add a little broth to the skillet and continue simmering until tender.
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Step 8
8. When the ribs are cooked, carefully remove them and let them cool slightly. Strain the broth and return it to the stove. Once boiling, add diced potatoes.
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Step 9
9. Separate the meat from the bones (optional) and add to the broth.
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Step 10
10. Add the well-rinsed rice to the same pot. After boiling, season with salt to taste and cook for about 20 minutes.
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Step 11
11. The final step is sautéing. Carefully transfer it to a pot and simmer for about 5 minutes. That's it—delicious harcho made with pork ribs at home is ready. Garnish with fresh herbs when serving.