Papaya is double-boiled with fish or pork into a sweet, collagen-rich soup. This healthy family tonic is traditionally believed to aid digestion and support skin health.
1. Prepare papaya by peeling, removing seeds, and cutting into large chunks. Keep pieces about 2 inches for texture.
2. Rinse pork ribs and fish fillet; blanch the pork ribs in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain. This removes excess fat and impurities.
3. Layer papaya chunks, pork ribs, fish fillet, red dates, and goji berries in a heatproof soup bowl. Pour in 6 cups of water to cover ingredients.
4. Cover the bowl and place it in a pot of boiling water for double boiling. Maintain a gentle simmer (medium-low heat) for 2 hours, ensuring water in the outer pot does not boil dry.
5. After 2 hours, remove soup bowl, add salt and white pepper to taste, and gently stir. Serve hot, allowing flavors to meld and soup to remain clear.