How to cook Lotus root with Pork Ribs soup

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Lotus roots are rich in dietary fiber, very low in cholesterol and saturated fats. They are also a good source of essential vitamins and minerals too. 

This soup helps to improve digestion and tackles problems of constipation which is a very important factor for weight loss.

Ingredients

  • 1 long lotus root (about 500grams)
  • 500 grams pork ribs
  • 100 grams peanuts (to be excluded if you are allergic to nuts). Add 2 tablespoons goji berries instead. 
  • 1 carrot - peeled and cut into chunks.
  • 1 dried cuttlefish (rinsed)
  • 4 dried scallops (soaked in hot water for about 15minutes)
  • 8 dried red dates
  • Water
  • Salt to taste

Recipe
  1. Soak the peanuts in hot water about 30 minutes.
  2. Blanch pork ribs in a small pot of boiling water for 5 minutes to remove impurities.
  3. Peel and cut the lotus roots into 1 cm slices.
  4. Remove pork ribs from the pot & set aside.
  5. Put all the ingredients into a soup pot. Add enough water to submerge all the ingredients about 1 to 2 inches. 

  6. Bring it to a boil and allow it to simmer at the lowest heat for about 2 to 3hours untill the meat is tender. 

  7. Season it with salt and serve it hot with white rice.






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