PORK SPARE RIBS WITH PASTA SOUP

Ingredients (Serves 4) 

• 2 lbs of pork spare ribs, cut into small pieces; separate the ribs and wash 
• ½ package (500 g/17.6 oz) of pasta (any desired type), cooked about 10-11 min. and drained 
• 1 cup of sweet baby peas 
• 3 stalks of celery, diced into small pieces 
• 2 small carrots, peeled and diced into small pieces 
• 12 cups of water 
• 1 small onion, peeled and diced 
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 
• 2 teaspoons of chicken soup base mix 
• 2½ teaspoons of salt 
• 1 teaspoon of sugar 
• ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper 
• 1 inch of ginger root, peeled and cut into half 1 teaspoon of fish sauce 
• ½ cup of chopped cilantro 
• 2 stalks of green onion, chopped 
• 8 cloves of garlic, chopped

Procedures

1. Pour 8 cups of water in a medium pot and bring it to a boil. Add spare ribs and bring to a boil again (high heat). Take the ribs out and rinse under cold water. 
2. In another pot pour in 12 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Then, add spare ribs, carrot, celery, salt, ginger, and onion. Bring to a boil for 7 minutes and cover. Slow-cook about 20 minutes and add sugar, pepper, fish sauce, peas, and chicken soup base. Cook for another 15-20 minutes. 
3. Add pasta and season to your liking. 
4. Heat the oil in a small saucepan and brown the garlic. Transfer to a small bowl and set it aside.
5. Top individual bowls with green onion, cilantro and brown garlic. Serve.