Wash dried lily buds roughly.Then put in a large bowl and soak them in warm water. When they get softened,drain and rinse. Cut off the hard stem or knob and halve the buds.
In a large pot, heat plenty of water until it is heavily boiling. Blanch the pork ribs in the boiling water for one minute. Remove the impurities floating on top and drain.
Add fresh water to the pot so that the ribs are fully submerged. Add ginger, garlic, and Chinese cooking wine into the soup pot.
Bring the water to a boil, turn down the heat to the lowest setting and let the broth simmer. Cover the pot and cook until the ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender.
Add the soaked lily buds and cured ham to the pork rib soup broth. Simmer for two minutes. Season the soup withsalt and white pepper.