Old cucumber soup is a popular Chinese home-style soup known for its refreshing and slightly sweet taste. It’s especially great for warm weather and everyday family meals.
🥣 What Is Old Cucumber Soup?
Old Cucumber Soup is a traditional Chinese home-style soup made by simmering mature cucumber with pork ribs or chicken. The soup is light, refreshing, and slightly sweet after long cooking.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 400–500g pork ribs
- 1 old cucumber, cut into large chunks
- 1 dried scallop or a few dried shrimp (optional)
- 1.5–2 litres water
- Salt to taste
👩🍳 How to Cook Old Cucumber Soup
Step 1: Clean the Pork Ribs
Blanch the pork ribs in boiling water for 3–5 minutes to remove impurities. Rinse and set aside.
Step 2: Combine Everything in the Pot
Add water, pork ribs, old cucumber chunks, and dried seafood (if using) into a soup pot.
Step 3: Simmer Gently
Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 1.5 hours until the soup is light and flavorful.
Step 4: Season & Serve
Add salt to taste and serve hot.
🌿 Tips & Variations
- A good soup pot helps keep a steady, gentle simmer.
- This soup is light, refreshing, and great for daily meals.
💛 Why Old Cucumber Soup Is So Popular
- Refreshing and not oily or heavy
- Simple, affordable ingredients
- Easy to cook for everyday meals
- Tastes better the longer it simmers
