Pork ribs, peanuts, kelp, lotus root, you may have guessed today’s recipe after seeing these ingredients. That’s right, what I’m sharing with you today is a pork ribs and lotus root soup.

Pork ribs are rich in animal protein, peanuts are known as longevity fruits, kelp can supplement iodine and iron, and lotus root can clear away heat and cool blood, strengthen the spleen and appetite, and nourish blood and qi. It is rich in nutrients. Pork ribs and lotus root soup can supplement nutrition, supplement calcium, improve anemia, etc. It is a good nutritional product suitable for most people. It is especially suitable for adolescents in the developmental stage, pregnant women, weak people, elderly people with calcium deficiency, etc.

01 Ingredients

Ribs, peanuts, kelp, lotus root, green onions, ginger, chicken essence

02 Cooking steps

Steps 1: Food processing

Use a knife to chop the ribs into pieces, cut the lotus root into pieces with a hob, cut the green onion into sections, and slice the ginger.

Step 2: Blanch the ribs and lotus root pieces

Put the cut ribs into the pot and blanch the blood in the ribs. Add a little less cooking wine to the water. , remove the meat after it changes color, and rinse the blood foam on the ribs with hot water.

Add water to the pot again and bring to a boil, then put the lotus root pieces into the pot and blanch them. Lotus roots are rich in starch. Blanching them can remove part of the starch and prevent the soup from becoming sticky. Remove after two minutes and set aside.

Step 3: Stir-fried pork ribs

Pour an appropriate amount of cooking oil into the pot. After the oil is hot, add green onions and ginger slices, stir-fry until fragrant, and pour the blanched pork ribs into the pot. Medium, stir-fry lightly to bring out the meaty flavor of the pork ribs and there will be no water vapor.

Sauteing removes the fishy smell of the pork ribs, and on the other hand makes the pork ribs soup more mellow and fragrant. If this step is missing and the soup is stewed directly, the taste of the soup will not be strong.

Step 4: Stew the pork ribs

Add boiling water to the rice cooker, then add the fried pork ribs, soaked peanuts and lotus root pieces, cover the pot and simmer.

Do not add salt at this time, the salt should be added last. If you add salt first, the water in the ribs will leak out, the protein in the meat will solidify, and the meat will become tight, which will affect the dissolution of nutrients in the meat, thereby affecting the quality of the soup and the taste of the meat.

After boiling the pot, simmer for half an hour, then add the kelp knots. If you add kelp too early, it will rot and the color will not look good.

Finally season, add salt and chicken essence, and turn off the heat after five minutes. The fragrant pork ribs soup is ready.

『Tips』

1. Lotus root is divided into southern lotus root and northern lotus root according to the place of origin. Today, we choose southern lotus root for this dish. The lotus root in the south is relatively waxy and suitable for soups and stews; the lotus root in the north is crisper and suitable for stir-frying.

2. Some people like to add star anise when blanching, but I did not use it in the pork ribs and lotus root soup made today. Generally, star anise is not used when stewing soup, and the stewed soup is relatively refreshing. Adding star anise when braised or braised will make the dish more fragrant.

3. When stewing soup, use a stainless steel pot, a casserole or a soup pot. Do not use an iron pot. If you use an iron pot for lotus root, it will oxidize and turn black, which will affect the appearance and nutrition of the dish.

4. The main purpose of using a rice cooker to stew is to cook it faster and save time. Of course, you can also use a stainless steel or casserole to stew for two or three hours to achieve a perfect simmer.

5. Spare ribs are not the only protagonist of this dish. Of course, you can add some such as big bones, stick bones, cavity bones, etc.

03 Conclusion

Pork Ribs and Lotus Root Soup is a dish and soup in one, a nutritious and healthy delicacy. The carefully cooked pork ribs and lotus root soup is no longer an ordinary soup. It is a work of hard work and dedication, and it will definitely taste more delicious. You should try it quickly.