Chinese Lotus Root Soup

Directions

  1. 1Peel and slice the lotus root into wedges.
  2. 2Rinse the lotus root slices.
  3. 3Use rehydrated shiitake mushrooms and their soaking liquid.
  4. 4Blanch the baby ribs to remove impurities.
  5. 5Add the ribs, lotus root, mushrooms and their liquid, ginger, goji berries, dates, kombu, salt and cooking wine to a pressure cooker.
  6. 6Add water and cook until tender.
  7. 7Garnish with cilantro.

Ingredients

  • 1 lotus root
  • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms
  • 500 g baby ribs
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 1 handful goji berries
  • 8 dates
  • 2 pieces kombu seaweed
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 splash Chinese cooking wine
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 handful cilantro

Equipment

pressure cookerknifepeelerbowlchopping board