Chinese
Chinese - Soups and Broths
Lotus Root Pork 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 chunks
- • 400g lotus root, peeled and cut into rounds
- • 100g raw peanuts, rinsed
- • 4 slices ginger
- • 3 red dates
- • 2.5 litres water
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1/4 tsp white pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the ribs in cold water, skim the scum, then drain and rinse.
2
Phase 2
Place the ribs, peanuts, red dates, ginger and water in a pot; bring to a boil.
3
Phase 3
Reduce to low heat and simmer covered for 1 hour.
4
Phase 4
Add the lotus root rounds and simmer another 45 minutes until tender.
5
Phase 5
Add the salt and white pepper, simmer 5 minutes and serve.