Pork Rib Soup with Fermented Turnips and Tofu

Bring a pot of water to a boil while you prepare the ingredients. Rinse the pork ribs, smash the garlic, drain the fermented turnips, and cut the fried tofu into bite-size pieces if needed.

Add the pork ribs and smashed garlic to the boiling water. Once the soup returns to a boil, reduce to a gentle simmer and skim off any foam. Stir in the fermented turnips and let the broth simmer so the flavors begin to develop.

Season the soup with soy sauce, salt, pepper, and sugar to taste. Add the fried tofu and continue simmering for about 45 minutes total, or until the ribs are tender and the broth is well flavored. Serve hot.