Chinese
Chinese - Jiangsu Su Cuisine
Lotus Root Pork 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
- • 400g lotus root, sliced
- • 50g dried red dates
- • 30g dried goji berries
- • 3 slices ginger
- • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1.2 litres water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the ribs for 3 minutes, then rinse.
2
Phase 2
Peel the lotus root and cut into thick rounds.
3
Phase 3
Cook the ribs, lotus root, red dates, and ginger in water for 90 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Add the Shaoxing wine, goji berries, and salt.
5
Phase 5
Serve the clear, nourishing soup in warmed bowls.