Yes.

Wash the carrots, peel them and cut them into pieces; peel the yam, wash it and cut it into small pieces. Wash the pork ribs, put them in a pot and boil them with water for a few minutes to remove the blood. Put the blanched pork ribs, chopped yam, carrots, candied dates and ginger slices into the pot, and add an appropriate amount of water. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 1 and a half hours.