Lotus Root and Pork Rib Soup

Ingredients

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• pork ribs
• lotus root
• carrot
• ginger
• scallions
• goji berries
• 1 small spoonfulsalt
• a few dropswhite vinegar
• water

Ingredient Notes

• The source uses a white-vinegar soak to reduce discoloration of the cut lotus root.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 01

   Peel the lotus root and cut it into chunks. Soak in water with a few drops of white vinegar for 10 minutes, rinse and drain. Cut the carrot into chunks and slice the ginger and scallions.

2. 02

   Put the ribs in cold water with ginger and scallion sections. Bring to a boil and blanch for 3 minutes, then remove and rinse with warm water.

3. 03

   Put the ribs and ginger in a clay pot and add enough boiling water. Bring to a boil, then simmer over the lowest heat for 40 minutes.

4. 04

   Add the lotus root and carrot and simmer for 35 minutes.

5. 05

   Add the salt and simmer for another 15 minutes.

6. 06

   Add goji berries and scatter chopped scallions over the soup before serving.

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