Lotus Root Pork Rib Soup

Recipe at a glance

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork ribs
• 1 lotus root, sliced
• 1/2 cup raw peanuts, optional
• 2 dried red dates, optional
• 2 slices ginger
• 8 cups water
• Salt
• White pepper

Method

1. Blanch pork ribs and rinse.
2. Add pork, lotus root, peanuts, dates, ginger, and water to a pot.
3. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
4. Cook 90 minutes to 2 hours.
5. Skim as needed.
6. Season near the end with salt and white pepper.

Menu-literacy notes

• Cantonese slow soups value clarity and balance.
• Lotus root gives texture and mild sweetness.
• This is usually not vegetarian or halal unless made specifically that way.

Variations and substitutions

• Adjust salt, sugar, chile, and vinegar gradually rather than changing all seasonings at once.
• For allergies or religious dietary needs, check sauces, wrappers, broth, cooking wine, and shared equipment.
• When adapting the dish, preserve the core technique and flavor structure that make it recognizable on a menu.

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