{"id":21654,"date":"2025-03-19T11:40:52","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T03:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/?p=21654"},"modified":"2025-03-19T11:40:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T03:40:54","slug":"lotus-root-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/lotus-root-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Lotus Root Soup: A Family Recipe Revealed"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"isPasted\">I was brought up in a Cantonese family, and I had soup for every dinner without fail. Over the years, I have tasted many variations of lotus root soup, but none can beat my mother&#8217;s time-tested traditional lotus root soup with&nbsp;fresh lotus root,&nbsp;pork bones, and groundnuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, I will share details on how to prepare this marvelous&nbsp;Cantonese-style Lotus Root Soup. This&nbsp;healthy Chinese soup&nbsp;is delicious and nutritious, making it a perfect addition to your&nbsp;Asian-inspired recipes. Whether using a stovetop,&nbsp;pressure cooker,&nbsp;Instant Pot, or a traditional&nbsp;slow cooker, this&nbsp;lotus root peanut soup&nbsp;is a must-try for lovers of&nbsp;clear soups&nbsp;and&nbsp;Asian cuisines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lotus root soup with pork ribs and groundnuts (\u6392\u9aa8\u82b1\u751f\u83b2\u85d5\u6c64) is a light, healthy, and delicious\u00a0clear broth. This\u00a0traditional Chinese soup\u00a0is unique due to the combination of ingredients. It is also a nutritious soup that only involves a few components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lotus-root-soup-poster-1.jpg\" alt=\"Chinese soup\" class=\"wp-image-21667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lotus-root-soup-poster-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lotus-root-soup-poster-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/private-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>privacy policy<\/em><\/a><em> for more info. I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-db2bbabb4cd2a91b17b1050c062f5bb5\">Key ingredients for the lotus root soup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fresh Lotus Root<\/strong><br>Lotus root that is more starchy tastes excellent for making soup, whereas those more crunchy types are best for <a href=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/lotus-root-stir-fry\/\">lotus root stir fry.<\/a> Those that are starchy have a darker color and rougher surface. The more crunchy types are lighter in color and smoother. Purchase lotus roots that feel heavy when holding and without soft spots on the surface.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pork Ribs or Pork Bones<\/strong><br>I choose pork ribs because they deliver a more wholesome flavor than bone or meat alone. However, you can use pork belly or pork bones for a richer flavor. For those who do not eat pork, substitute it with chicken breast meat plus some chicken bones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Peanuts<\/strong><br>You can either retain or remove the peanut skins (shell coat). The decision is personal, as the skin will not affect the soup&#8217;s flavor. There is a slight difference, though, as the soup will have a beautiful color due to the presence of the skin. Remove the skin if you prefer a clearer soup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goji Berries (\u67b8\u675e\u5b50, Goji Berry, or Wolfberry)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3oPE1Ly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goji berries <\/a>are available in dry form at Chinese grocery stores and Chinese medical halls. They have a slightly sweet taste and a light, clean flavor. They are widely used in Chinese cooking and traditional Chinese medicine for various illnesses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Red Dates (\u7ea2\u67a3)<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ObJH6d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Red dates <\/a>impart a sweet taste to the soup. They are usually sold in dry form. You can purchase red dates from the Asian grocery store or Chinese medical halls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasoning<\/strong><br>The soup flavor comes from the lotus root and ribs. Therefore, I only need some basic seasoning to boost the flavor. Salt and pepper are all I need. Please use only ground white pepper, not black pepper, to get the authentic taste. Alternatively, add a teaspoon of white peppercorns to the soup during simmering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lotus-root-poster-2.jpg\" alt=\"Lotus root soup with pork ribs and groundnuts (\u6392\u9aa8\u82b1\u751f\u83b2\u85d5\u6c64) is a light, healthy and delicious clear soup. Lotus root soup is best to serve with steamed rice but is also a complete meal by itself.\" class=\"wp-image-21668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lotus-root-poster-2.jpg 600w, https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lotus-root-poster-2-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c1ce353a645e1432c125e4ed1e4f7990\">How to prepare the lotus root soup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">a. Cut the lotus root<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clean the fresh lotus root before cutting, as it may contain mud. Cut it into individual sections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove both ends of each root section. Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3gkcgcJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">vegetable peeler <\/a>to peel off the skin and cut it crosswise into half-centimeter-thick pieces. You can cut the round pieces into half if they are too big.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soak the lotus root pieces in water to prevent them from changing color. This is because lotus root slices will turn darker due to oxidation when exposed to air.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">b. Soak the peanuts and goji berries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soak the peanuts in water overnight to soften them. Otherwise, the peanuts will still be slightly crunchy even after stewing for two hours. Soft peanuts are preferred for this soup.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soak the goji berries until rehydrated and plump. It takes only 15 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">c. Boiling the soup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Blanch the pork ribs (also applied to the chicken bones and the large pieces of pork) will eliminate the unwanted smell of the meat due to the presence of blood and other impurities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the pork ribs in a<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38Xtjxr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> large pot <\/a>of water and heat it. Once the water reaches a boil, blanch the ribs for one to two minutes. Please do not blanch the ribs too long, as they may lose flavor. After blanching, transfer the pork ribs to cold water for a quick rinse to remove the debris and impurities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place the blanched pork ribs in a soup pot. Submerge the ribs in water by adding sufficient cold water about half an inch above the ribs. Bring the water to a boil and let it simmer for half an hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skim off the scum on the surface from time to time with a<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3n7fT7v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> wire mesh strainer<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After half an hour, add the lotus root, peanuts, red dates, white peppercorn, and ginger. Simmer over low heat for 90 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add goji berries and salt. 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<\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-hours\">2 hours<\/span> <span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">15 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-time mv-create-time-total\">\n\t\t\t\t<em class=\"mv-create-time-label mv-create-lowercase mv-create-strong\">Total Time: <\/em>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-time-format mv-create-uppercase\"><span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-hours\">2 hours<\/span> <span class=\"mv-time-part mv-time-minutes\">35 minutes<\/span> <\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-description\">\n\t\t\t<p>Lotus root soup with pork ribs and groundnuts  (\u6392\u9aa8\u82b1\u751f\u83b2\u85d5\u6c64) is a light, healthy and delicious clear soup.  The taste is unique due to the combination of ingredients.  It is also a healthy soup which only involves a few components.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"mv-create-55\" class=\"mv-create-reviews\" data-mv-create-id=\"55\" data-mv-create-rating=\"4.4\" data-mv-create-total-ratings=\"5\" data-mv-rest-url=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-json\/\"><div class=\"mv-reviews\"><div><div class=\"mv-reviews-stars mv-stars mv-star-ratings \" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"4.4 out of 5 stars\"><svg class=\"mv-stars-svg mv-stars-empty\" width=\"150\" height=\"25\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 11.4\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(0)\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(14)\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(28)\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(42)\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(56)\"><\/path><\/svg><svg class=\"mv-stars-svg mv-stars-filled mv-stars-r-44\" width=\"150\" height=\"25\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 68 11.4\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\"><path d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(0)\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(14)\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(28)\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(42)\"><\/path><path d=\"M6,0,7.875,3.75,12,4.35,9,7.275,9.675,11.4,6,9.45,2.325,11.4,3,7.275,0,4.35l4.125-.6Z\" transform=\"translate(56)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mv-reviews-reviewcount\"><span>4.4 Stars (5 Reviews)<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<!-- This is a button so it inherits theme styles -->\n\t<form class=\"mv-create-print-form\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" action=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-json\/mv-create\/v1\/creations\/55\/print\"><button class=\"mv-create-button mv-create-print-button\" data-mv-print=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-json\/mv-create\/v1\/creations\/55\/print\">Print<\/button><\/form>\n\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-target mv-create-primary-unit\"><div class=\"mv_slot_target\" data-slot=\"recipe\"><\/div><\/div>\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredients\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"mv-create-ingredients-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-ingredient-group\" data-ingredient-group=\"0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"mv-create-ingredient-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"0\" data-ingredient-id=\"3811\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t500g pork bone-in ribs\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"1\" data-ingredient-id=\"3812\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t400g lotus root\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"2\" data-ingredient-id=\"3813\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UWC9CE\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">100g raw peanuts (soak overnight)<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"3\" data-ingredient-id=\"3814\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFew large pieces of ginger (about 20g)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"4\" data-ingredient-id=\"3815\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t10 pieces red dates (rinsed and soaked for 15 mins)\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"5\" data-ingredient-id=\"3816\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2UVeD8X\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">2 tablespoon of Goji<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"6\" data-ingredient-id=\"3817\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWater 2.5 liter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"7\" data-ingredient-id=\"3818\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/4 tsp White peppercorn\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li data-ingredient-index=\"8\" data-ingredient-id=\"3819\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 1\/2 tsp salt\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-hands-free\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-instructions mv-create-instructions-slot-v2\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"mv-create-instructions-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\t\t<ol><li data-step-index=\"0\" id=\"mv_create_55_1\">Blanch the pork ribs in hot water. Remove when the surface color turns pale and the water starts to boil.\u00a0Place the pork ribs in cold water to have a quick wash.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"1\" id=\"mv_create_55_2\">Place the blanched pork ribs in a pot.\u00a0Submerge the ribs in water by adding sufficient cold water about 1 cm above the ribs. Then, bring the water to a boil and let it simmer for half an hour.\u00a0<\/li><li data-step-index=\"2\" id=\"mv_create_55_3\">Skim off the scum on the surface from time to time with a wire mesh strainer.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"3\" id=\"mv_create_55_4\">Peel the lotus root. Cut it crosswise into half-centimeter-thick pieces.\u00a0<\/li><li data-step-index=\"4\" id=\"mv_create_55_5\">Soak the peanuts in water overnight to soften it.\u00a0<\/li><li data-step-index=\"5\" id=\"mv_create_55_6\">Soak the wolfberry until re-hydrate and plump.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"6\" id=\"mv_create_55_7\">Add the lotus root, peanuts, red dates, white peppercorn, and ginger. Simmer over low heat for 90 minutes.<\/li><li data-step-index=\"7\" id=\"mv_create_55_8\">Add wolfberry and salt.\u00a0<\/li><li data-step-index=\"8\" id=\"mv_create_55_9\">Simmer for another 15 minutes, Done.<\/li><\/ol>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mv-create-notes mv-create-notes-slot-v2\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"mv-create-notes-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Notes<\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-notes-content\">\n\t\t\t<p><p>If you encounter any audio \/ visual problem of viewing this video, you can view it from YouTube by <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/s6Ep78Ha_HI\">clicking this link,<\/a> which will open in a new tab.<\/p><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"mv-create-video\">\n\t\t<div class=\"mv-video-target mv-video-id-hezyywtfexgnat7nsc5m\" data-video-id=\"hezyywtfexgnat7nsc5m\" data-volume=\"70\" data-disable-jsonld=\"true\"><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-products\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"mv-create-products-title mv-create-title-secondary\">Recommended 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class=\"mv-create-nutrition-box\">\n\n\t\t<h6 class=\"mv-create-nutrition-title mv-create-strong\"><span>Nutrition Information:<\/span><\/h6>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-yield\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Yield:<\/span> 4<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-serving-size\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Serving Size:<\/span> 1<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<br><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-amount\"><em>Amount Per Serving:<\/em><\/span>\n\n\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-calories\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Calories:<\/span> 588<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-total-fat\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Total Fat:<\/span> 33g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-saturated-fat mv-create-nutrition-indent\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Saturated Fat:<\/span> 9g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-trans-fat mv-create-nutrition-indent\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Trans Fat:<\/span> 0g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-unsaturated-fat mv-create-nutrition-indent\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Unsaturated Fat:<\/span> 21g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-cholesterol\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Cholesterol:<\/span> 119mg<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-sodium\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Sodium:<\/span> 1608mg<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Carbohydrates:<\/span> 34g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-fiber mv-create-nutrition-indent\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Fiber:<\/span> 7g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-sugar mv-create-nutrition-indent\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Sugar:<\/span> 13g<\/span><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-item mv-create-nutrition-protein\"><span class=\"mv-create-nutrition-label mv-create-uppercase\">Protein:<\/span> 43g<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<p class=\"mv-create-nutrition-disclaimer\"><em>This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix on 3\/24\/2019<\/em><\/p>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<footer class=\"mv-create-footer\">\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"mv-create-footer-flexbox\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-copy\">&copy; KP Kwan<\/div>\t\n\t<div class=\"mv-create-categories\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-cuisine\">\n\t\t\t\t<strong class=\"mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong\">\n\t\t\t\t\tCuisine:\n\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\tChinese\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-spacer\">\/<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"mv-create-category\"><strong class=\"mv-create-uppercase mv-create-strong\">Category:<\/strong> Recipes<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tasteasianfood.com\/mystaging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/lotus-root-soup-thumbnail.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-description=\"\" class=\"mv-create-pinterest no_pin ggnoads\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\">\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/footer>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mv-create-checklists\" data-creation-id=\"55\"><\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<\/section>\n\n\t\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bffa0dd249883362cb1eac972bc6f3f6\">Tips to make the best lotus root and pork ribs soup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wash the fresh lotus root with water thoroughly, as it may contain some mud from the market. (It is a root vegetable!).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lotus root has a sweet, flowery aroma and a refreshing taste perfectly paired with pork and peanuts. The lotus root will turn soft and starchy after stewing and lose part of its crunchy texture, but it will not turn mushy like overcooked potatoes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill up sufficient water initially so you do not need to add more water during boiling. Add hot water only if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the salt fifteen minutes before completing the cooking process. There are two reasons to add salt at this time. First, it allows part of the salt to be absorbed by the lotus and pork. Secondly, it isn&#8217;t easy to estimate the amount of salt required at the initial boiling stage, as it depends on how much water is left when it is done. Adding the salt at this time (with a taste test) will ensure it is at the right level of saltiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add the goji berries about fifteen minutes before finishing the cooking. Goji berries only need to be cooked for a short time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-20ca1079b32ef9879196f7d4a8edf9e8\">Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dry Cuttlefish (\u540a\u7247), Dry Scallops (\u5e72\u8d1d), and Dry Sea Snail Slices (\u87ba\u7247) are popular additions as they furnish the soup with a powerful umami lift. You only need to add two dry cuttlefish to this recipe, boosting the flavor significantly. You can get all these at the Chinese dry marine store in Asia, although I am unsure if these are available easily elsewhere. Therefore, I put these as optional items in the recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garlic. I watched a Chinese chef add a saut\u00e9ed garlic clove to the soup. I am unsure if this will turn out well in my recipe since his version is without peanuts. Because of this, I do not recommend adding garlic to the lotus root soup with pork ribs and peanuts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sweet Corn. Various Chinese soups include sweet corn in the recipe for its sweetness and clean flavor. My family recipe does not include sweet corn. We think the taste of pork ribs, peanuts, and lotus roots is the triumvirate of the lotus soup. That is the ultimate combination!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carrots. You can also prepare lotus root soup with carrots, as it complements other ingredients well. One small carrot should be sufficient for the quantity in this recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lotus Seeds. For an extra nutty flavor, consider adding lotus seeds, a common ingredient in Asian soups. 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