Chinese
Chinese - Hubei Cuisine
Lotus Root Rib Soup
Chef's Menu Description
A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- • 500g pork ribs, cut into sections
- • 500g starchy lotus root, peeled and chunked
- • 6 slices fresh ginger
- • 1.5L water
- • 1 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 spring onions, chopped
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the ribs in boiling water for 5 minutes, then rinse.
2
Phase 2
Combine the ribs, ginger, water, and rice wine, then bring to a boil.
3
Phase 3
Skim the foam, reduce to low heat, and simmer covered for 1 hour.
4
Phase 4
Add the lotus root and simmer another 40 minutes until soft.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the salt to taste.
6
Phase 6
Ladle into bowls and top with spring onions.