Chinese Lotus Root Soup

Directions

  1. 1Peel and slice the lotus root into wedges.
  2. 2Peel and slice the lotus root into wedges.
  3. 3Peel and slice the lotus root into wedges.
  4. 4Rinse the lotus root slices.
  5. 5Rinse the lotus root slices.
  6. 6Rinse the lotus root slices.
  7. 7Use rehydrated shiitake mushrooms and their soaking liquid.
  8. 8Use rehydrated shiitake mushrooms and their soaking liquid.
  9. 9Use rehydrated shiitake mushrooms and their soaking liquid.
  10. 10Blanch the baby ribs to remove impurities.
  11. 11Blanch the baby ribs to remove impurities.
  12. 12Blanch the baby ribs to remove impurities.
  13. 13Add the ribs, lotus root, mushrooms and their liquid, ginger, goji berries, dates, kombu, salt and cooking wine to a pressure cooker.
  14. 14Add the ribs, lotus root, mushrooms and their liquid, ginger, goji berries, dates, kombu, salt and cooking wine to a pressure cooker.
  15. 15Add the ribs, lotus root, mushrooms and their liquid, ginger, goji berries, dates, kombu, salt and cooking wine to a pressure cooker.
  16. 16Add water and cook until tender.
  17. 17Add water and cook until tender.
  18. 18Add water and cook until tender.
  19. 19Garnish with cilantro.
  20. 20Garnish with cilantro.
  21. 21Garnish with cilantro.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

pressure cookerknifepeelerbowlchopping board