Cassava and Spareribs Soup

This traditional Taiwanese dish is a simple, clear soup of cassava chunks and pork spareribs. Typical of aboriginal Taiwanese cuisine, the soup is usually seasoned with salt, pepper, and rice wine, and it also contains ingredients such as shallots, ginger, garlic, and fresh herbs. Warm and filling, this soup has been traditionally prepared by the Saisiyat people, who live in the mountainous region of Taiwan's Hsinchu and Miaoli counties.