A cold wave may hit Taiwan next week！ Here’s the recipe for the warming “Gongliao Abalone, Kumquat, and Pork Rib Soup”

Brrr, it’s getting cold！ A cold wave may hit Taiwan next week！ Stay warm in clothes and in food！ With waves of chilly air coming, do you have your own ways to keep cozy? New Taipei City Government has a tip for you: the local Gongliao Abalone hot pot is perfect！ Bring home the safe and reassuring Gongliao Abalone from New Taipei, and make your own Gongliao Abalone, Kumquat, and Pork Rib Soup at home. It warms you up, nourishes your body, and isn’t too greasy！

Director of the Agriculture Bureau, Li Wen, said that to promote high-quality aquatic products from Gongliao, New Taipei City Government established the “Gongliao Abalone” brand, promoting locally grown blacklip abalone and kuruma prawns that are raised on seaweed. The government also guides businesses in self-management to obtain the New Taipei City “Agricultural and Fishery Products Safety Label” certification, helping consumers identify safe, local, top-quality ingredients. Many people think Gongliao Abalone is hard to prepare and only available in high-end restaurants, but actually, the locally produced Gongliao Abalone is a premium yet affordable domestic seafood. Once cooked, it has a Q-textured, sweet, and fresh taste. Now is the peak season for Gongliao Abalone — everyone is welcome to buy fresh Gongliao Abalone directly from the Gongliao area or from the fishermen’s association, and easily cook it at home.

Fresh kuruma prawns. (Provided by the New Taipei City Fisheries Department)

Locally sourced, safe, and fresh Gongliao Abalone doesn’t require complex seasoning or cooking skills. Just pair it with the right ingredients, and you can cook up restaurant-quality deliciousness at home！ Here’s a Gongliao Abalone soup dish for you: Gongliao Abalone, Kumquat, and Pork Rib Soup！

The sweet and tangy flavor of winter-abundant kumquats brings out the meatiness of the pork ribs and the Q-textured freshness of the Gongliao Abalone, making it irresistible to keep eating bite after bite！

The warming Gongliao Abalone, Pork Rib, and Kumquat Soup is perfect for soothing your stomach in winter. (Provided by the New Taipei City Fisheries Department)

The recipe is simple: first blanch the pork ribs and kumquats, then simmer them in broth for about 15 minutes to let the flavors infuse. Add ginger slices and pre-boiled Gongliao Abalone, and cook for another 2 minutes. Finally, season with salt and rice wine, and it’s done！ With a simple method, you can enjoy a hot soup bursting with orange aroma, pork rib, and Gongliao Abalone flavors. Everyone, give it a try！

Recipe for Gongliao Abalone, Kumquat, and Pork Rib Soup. (Provided by the New Taipei City Fisheries Department)