Hairy Gourd, Broad Bean, Soybean and Dried Oyster Pork Rib Soup

Why people make this soup

Research has pointed to tyrosine — an amino acid — as important for both adults and children in supporting mood regulation and nervous system function. When the body’s tyrosine levels run low, people may experience low energy, mental fogginess, difficulty handling stress, and in some cases low blood pressure or a sluggish metabolism. Foods naturally rich in tyrosine include milk and dairy products, beef, legumes such as soybeans and broad beans, pineapple, banana, figs, dried oysters, abalone and sea fish. Nourilo put together this nourishing soup around several of those very ingredients — making a flavourful, everyday pot that the whole family can share with confidence.