How to cook Lotus root with Pork Ribs soup

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.