Lotus Root, Peanut and Pork Rib Soup 蓮藕花生豬骨湯

A nourishing Cantonese old fire soup featuring tender pork ribs, earthy lotus root, and soft peanuts, simmered with dried red dates and tangerine peel for a comforting and flavorful broth.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 500g Pork ribs (cut into sections)
• 500g Lotus root (peeled and cut into thick slices)
• 100g Raw peanuts (soaked for at least 1 hour)
• 10 pieces Dried red dates (pitted)
• 1 piece Dried tangerine peel (soaked and scraped pith)
• 2.5 L Water
• 5g Salt (to taste)

Steps

1. Blanch pork ribs in boiling water, then rinse and drain.
2. Soak dried tangerine peel until soft, then scrape off the white pith.
3. Place all ingredients (except salt) in a large pot.
4. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and simmer.
5. Simmer for about 2 hours.
6. Season with salt before serving.

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