Lotus Root Recipe Soup

I saw this lotus root soup recipe in the october 2007 issue of mother baby.

Lotus root recipe soup. Lotus root soup is my all time favorite comfort food and ever since my mum passed 3 years ago i haven t tasted any lotus root soup that tastes like hers. Lotus root chinese black vinegar salt sichuan peppercorn garlic and 7 more crispy baked lotus root chips the blenderist sesame oil lotus roots salt ground black pepper olive oil. Lotus root dessert with red beans and honey dates. That is why lotus root soup or ling ngau tong is a must have soup during the chinese new year.

The blanched pork seaweed kelp lotus root ginger goji berries and cold water. Besides lotus root in chinese medicine is also known to have many benefits like strengthening the body dispelling heat and improving one s appetite. Lotus roots signify abundance and peanuts signify wealth. Lotus root soup with pork is the best among a variety of soup served by my mother.

Reheating it the next day will make it even more flavorful. Bring it to boil and then immediately turn it to down to a slow simmer. Place lotus root into the dutch oven containing the ribs if you skipped step 2 add the lotus root into the big pot with the ribs. I hope you all like it ingredients.

The classic lotus root peanuts pork ribs soup recipe that every home cook should make. Red beans are usually used in sweet soups and desserts but here it is paired with lotus root to make a light savory soup. Cover and let it simmer for at least 4 hours the longer the better. Can t wait to try this out.

This looks a lot like her recipe except she uses peanuts as well. If the soup reduces too quickly add a bit hot water. Here s my version of lotus root peanut pork ribs soup. Add salt to taste and serve with chopped scallion on top.

Bring to a boil over high heat. To start the lotus root soup add all the prepared ingredients to a stock pot or earthen pot. In cantonese we call lotus root soup ling ngau tong 莲藕汤. Pork ribs around 600g lotus root 800g.

I ve tried to recreate her version but i don t quite remember all of the ingredients. Lotus root soup with pork ribs and peanuts 排骨莲藕汤 the combination of lotus root with pork ribs and peanuts is a classic chinese soup. It is listed as appropriate for pregnant ladies. Hence it s a popular soup among the chinese.

Over the years i have tasted many variations of lotus root soup but none of those can beat the time tested traditional lotus root soup prepared with lotus root pork ribs and groundnuts. Lotus root signifies abundance and prosperity to the chinese so this is a popular soup for many who celebrate chinese new year. Makes a healthy and comforting meal for the whole family.