Q: Can I use fresh ribs instead of frozen for this recipe?
A: Yes, you can use fresh ribs. Just ensure they are thoroughly cleaned before cooking.
Q: How long should I soak the lotus root?
A: Soak the lotus root for about 10 minutes after cutting and cleaning it.
Q: Is it necessary to use an electric rice cooker for this recipe?
A: No, it’s not necessary. You can use a regular pot on the stove, but cooking times may vary.
Lotus Root and Pork Rib Soup
Notes
Ingredients:
- 500g Pork Ribs
- 500g Lotus Root
- Ginger Powder, to taste
- Cooking Wine, to taste
- Salt, a pinch
- Green Onion, a small amount
- Tai Tai Le Chicken Broth Seasoning, a little
- Goji Berries, a small amount
- Mushroom Mix, 1 bag
- Baking Soda, a pinch
- White Vinegar, a pinch
- Cornstarch, a pinch
- Remove the frozen ribs, soak in cold water to remove blood, then rinse under running water.
- In a pot, boil the ribs in cold water with ginger powder and cooking wine. Once boiling, remove the ribs and rinse them again.
- Place ribs back into the pot, add ginger powder, cooking wine, and chopped green onions. Fill with ample water and bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
- Peel and clean the lotus root, cut it into chunks. Soak in water with a pinch of cornstarch, baking soda, and white vinegar for 10 minutes, then clean the holes with chopsticks and rinse again.
- Place ribs in an electric rice cooker, add cleaned mushroom mix and lotus root, and add the simmered rib broth. Cook using the soup setting for about 1 hour.
- 10 minutes before finishing, add cleaned goji berries. Finally, add a bit of chicken broth seasoning and salt, stirring well.
- Rich in Protein
- Contains Essential Minerals
- High in Dietary Fiber
- Low in Calories
