Lotus Root & Black Bean Soup <br> 蓮藕黑豆排骨湯 <br/>

EFFICACY

Blood nourishing & skin nourishing

Expels heat & eliminates phlegm

Strengthens the muscles and bones

Prevents grey hair

INGREDIENTS (4 SERVINGS)

Water ... 2 liters

Meaty pork bones ... 300 grams

Pitted red dates ... 8 to 10

Dried octopus ... 2 pieces

Garlic (remove clove base) ... 2 cloves

Black beans (soak overnight) ... 50 grams

Medium size lotus root (thick slice) ... 2 sections

Salt for seasoning ... 1 Tsp

About Soup Ingredients

Meaty Pork Bones: Blanch meaty pork bones for about 3-5 min with 2 ginger slices. Wash meaty pork bones to remove impurities.

Red dates: Wash clean & remove pits.

Dried octopus: Cut small piece & wash clean.

Garlic cloves: Wash & remove clove base.

Black beans: Wash & soak overnight.

Lotus root: wash, remove skin & cut thick slices.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In boiling water, add in all ingredients. (red dates,meaty pork bones, garlic, dried octopus, black beans and lotus root)

2. Close lid, bring back to boil at medium high heat for 8-10 min.

3. Turn low heat & let it simmer for 2 hours 30 min.

4. If there is too much oil floating on the surface, lay oil-absorbing sheet on top to soak up excess oil . Alternatively, use a skimmer to remove excess oil.

5. After 2 hours 30 min, season soup with 1 Tsp of salt or more for the right saltiness. Mix well and turn off heat & soup is done!

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