Chinese Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs
Autumn and winter are the seasons for eating lotus roots. You must learn this Chinese Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs. It is sweet, thick and warm. It is really suitable for stewing at home.
About Chinese Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs
Chinese Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs is a traditional Chinese health-preserving soup with excellent health-preserving and health-care effects. It is made by carefully stewing fresh lotus roots and carefully selected Pork ribs as the main ingredients.
Among them, lotus root is a kind of food that clears heat and cools blood. It has a crisp texture and is rich in nutrition. It contains a large amount of plant fiber and mucin, which is especially beneficial to human intestinal health.
Pork ribs can not only provide the taste of meat, but also are rich in a large amount of protein and calcium, which can supplement the energy needed for daily life for the human body and is beneficial to human health.
When these two ingredients are fused with each other in the stew pot, the rich aroma will spread everywhere, making people salivate.
Why do I like this recipe?
There are many reasons why I like this Chinese Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs. First of all, of course, it is because the Chinese Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs tastes great! Every time I stew it, there will be a faint fragrance in the kitchen. That is the unique aroma of lotus root, mixed with the meaty aroma of Pork ribs. People can't help drooling when they smell it.
Secondly, the method of making Chinese Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs is relatively simple. Prepare fresh lotus roots and selected Pork ribs, and add some ginger slices and green onion whites to enhance the flavor, and then you can start stewing. During the stewing process, I can also do some other things, such as reading books, listening to music, and enjoying a leisurely time.
Then the nutritional value of Chinese Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs is very high. Lotus root is rich in plant fiber and mucin, which is helpful for intestinal health and detoxification. Pork ribs contain rich protein and calcium, which are good for human bones and muscles.
Finally, Chinese Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs is a childhood memory for me. When I was a child, every year during the Spring Festival, my family would make Chinese Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs. The whole family would sit around. The steaming soup warmed our hearts and stomachs. The warmth and happiness of home still make me unforgettable.
Ingredients Needed and Substitutions
Main ingredients
Lotus root: Lotus root is one of the main ingredients in the soup, providing a soft and glutinous texture and rich nutrition.
Pork ribs: One of the main ingredients, providing rich protein.
Additional ingredients
Ginger slices, green onion whites: Both have a special aroma. Ginger slices can help remove the fishy smell of lotus roots and Pork ribs. green onion whites add a spicy flavor to the soup and enhance the overall flavor level.
Seasonings
Salt: Basic seasoning for adjusting the taste of Chinese Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs.
Pepper: Adds a subtle spicy taste to Chinese Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs and enhances the flavor of the soup.
Substitutions:
Lotus root: If there is no lotus root, potatoes and white radishes can be used as substitutes.
Pork ribs: Beef ribs and chicken legs can be used as substitutes.
green onion whites: Onion slices and garlic can be used as substitutes.
Pepper: Star anise and cinnamon can be used as substitutes.
The nutritional value of Chinese Lotus Root Soup With Pork Ribs
Nourishing the body:
Pork ribs contain a large amount of protein and calcium. About 19 grams of protein and 10 milligrams of calcium are contained in 100 grams of Pork ribs, which are beneficial to bone health and muscle repair.
Lotus root is rich in vitamin C. About 44 milligrams of vitamin C are contained in 100 grams of lotus root. It has good antioxidant effects and helps improve the body's disease resistance.
Promoting digestion:
The dietary fiber content in lotus root is very high. About 1.6 grams of dietary fiber are contained in 100 grams of lotus root. It can promote intestinal peristalsis and prevent constipation.
The collagen in Pork ribs is beneficial to the repair and maintenance of the gastrointestinal tract and helps optimize digestive function.
Enhancing immunity:
There are a large amount of amino acids such as lysine and arginine in sparerib soup. They can enhance the activity of immune cells and improve the body's disease resistance.
Lotus root contains polyphenols. These substances have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects and can enhance the function of the overall immune system.
Tips for Success
Ingredients selection:
Fresh lotus roots and ribs should be used to make lotus root and pork ribs soup; lotus roots should be thick and crispy; the best choice for ribs is ribs, which are tender and make the bone soup more rich.
Blanching treatment:
Remember that the ribs should be blanched before stewing the soup, which can effectively remove blood and impurities, ensure the soup is clear and the taste is pure.
Control of heat:
When stewing the soup, first use medium heat to cook the ribs, ginger slices and scallions to bring out the fragrance, and then turn to low heat to simmer. Slow stewing on low heat can fully release the nutrients of the ingredients and make the soup more rich.
When to put lotus root into the pot:
Lotus root should not be put into the pot too early, otherwise it will be stewed too soft and lose its crisp taste. It is best to put lotus root in after the ribs have been stewed for a while, so that the taste of lotus root can be guaranteed and the lotus root can fully absorb the freshness of the ribs.
Seasoning time:
Seasoning should be done when the soup is almost done. Seasoning too early may affect the natural flavor of the ingredients. The amount of salt and pepper should be added according to personal taste to obtain the best taste effect.
Keep the soup clean:
During the stewing process, skim off the foam and impurities in time to keep the soup clean, so that the stewed soup will be clearer and more transparent, and the appearance will be better.
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
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·300g lotus root (peeled)
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·500g pork ribs
Accessories
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·10g ginger slices
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·10g green onion whites
Seasonings
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·10g salt
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·A little pepper
Table of Contents
COOKING STEP
Step 1
Ingredient preparation:
Cut 300 grams of peeled lotus root into pieces obliquely and soak in clear water. Cut 500 grams of Pork ribs into pieces. Cut 10 grams of ginger into slices and 10 grams of green onion whites into sections.
Step 2
Blanching Pork ribs:
Add half a small pot of clear water to the pot, put in the Pork ribs, blanch to remove blood and then take out and wash.
Step 3
Boiling Pork ribs:
Put half a small pot of clear water into the pot again, put the Pork ribs in, add ginger slices and green onion whites, cover the pot and boil over medium heat for 15 minutes.
Step 4
Add lotus root and stew:
Pour in the soaked lotus root pieces, cover the pot and simmer for 1 hour.
Step 5
Season and take out of the pot:
Add 10 grams of salt and a little pepper to season and then take it out and plate it.
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Serving Suggestions
Recommended combinations
Rice: Lotus root pork rib soup goes well with rice. Rice can very well set off the delicious lotus root pork rib soup, so that each grain of rice absorbed the essence of the soup.
Steamed bread: soft steamed bread and lotus root pork rib soup mellow complement each other, steamed bread will absorb lotus root pork rib soup soup, not only can increase the sense of satiety, but also can taste different taste.
Fried spinach: lotus root spareribs soup will have a greasy feeling, with fried spinach to eat together, fried spinach is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, with nutrient-rich lotus root spareribs soup, can enrich the variety of dishes, but also can balance the dietary structure.
Cucumber salad: If you are worried about the greasy taste of lotus root pork rib soup, you can choose to eat it with cucumber salad.
Serving suggestions
When to eat: Lotus root pork rib soup can be eaten all day, but it is recommended to eat at dinner. A busy day, dinner to drink a bowl of lotus root pork rib soup, can supplement the body needs nutrients.
Special period: When the body is tired or the immunity is low, such as after the initial recovery of a cold or after fatigue, drinking a bowl of steaming lotus root pork rib soup can play a role in nourishing the body and restoring energy.
Eat in moderation: Although lotus root pork rib soup is nutritious, it should not be consumed in excess. Overeating may lead to consuming too much fat and salt.
FAQs:
Choose seven-hole lotus root suitable for stewing. After peeling, cut it into pieces and soak it in water with white vinegar to prevent oxidation and blackening.
Choose a soft and glutinous variety of lotus root. When stewing, first boil the Pork ribs over medium heat for 15 minutes to remove the fishy smell, and then add the lotus root and simmer slowly for 1 hour to ensure that the lotus root is soft and glutinous.
Add an appropriate amount of ginger slices, green onion whites and cooking wine during the stewing process to remove the fishy smell and enhance the fragrance. Keep the heat moderate during stewing to ensure that the soup fully fuses the taste of the ingredients.
It is recommended to blanch the Pork ribs when processing. Put them into cold water. After blanching, rinse them with clean water to ensure that there is no residue on the Pork ribs.
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