Chinese Watercress Soup (Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Recipe) Sai Yeung Choi Tong 西洋菜湯

Name: Chinese Watercress Soup (Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker Recipe) Sai Yeung Choi Tong 西洋菜湯
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tbsp neutral oil; 1 large thumb ginger (peeled and smashed); 1 medium daikon (about 12oz); 2½ lbs pork ribs; 6 cups water; 2 tsp chicken bouillon powder; 1 tsp sea salt (or to taste); 2 large bunches watercress (washed); 3-4 tbsp dried goji berries (optional); dash of white pepper powder

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Try my easy Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker recipe for Chinese watercress soup or Sai Yeung Choy Tong, a heart-warming soup that combines the unique flavors and textures of watercress with rich bone broth from ribs.

Updated at: Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:14:49 GMT