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Lotus rootLotus stemBoneSoup, mainly lotus root and bone, cooked lotus root, soft and delicious, after biting, long, thin strands can be pulled out, bone is soft and tender but not broken, if stewed for a long time, the bone part is also soft, the aroma is fragrant, and the taste is delicious.

Lotus rootBone soupHow to make

Needed ingredientsIngredients
Pork bone1 pound, lotus root 1/2 poundLotus seeds20 gramsDates8 pieces, 5 grams of salt, 1 segment of green onionGinger1 pieceStar anise2 piecesSichuan peppercorns10 pieces, appropriate amount of water.
Steps
1. Cut and wash fresh pork bones, soak in water for 30 minutes to remove blood,water, boil water, put the pork bones in and blanch, after the pork bones change color, take them out, wash them clean with water.2. Cut lotus root into slices or chunks, process lotus seeds.
3.
PotPut in water, add pork bones, lotus seeds,dates, lotus root, add seasoning bag, largefire, simmer, when 80% cooked, add salt to adjust, simmer over low heat for about 1 hour, pork bones are soft and tender.Tips1. If there are too many sand in the lotus root, it is difficult to wash clean, and it is very troublesome to put it in the soup, so when buying lotus root, you must choose the two ends of the lotus root, so that there will be no sand in the lotus root.
2. Buy fresh pork
spinal
bone) Stewing lotus root is also a delicious soup.(3. Pay attention to salt, add it at the end, adjust the taste according to your preference, and suggest that it should be light, not too salty.How to make lotus root and bone soup
Ingredient preparation
Pork bones 350g, one lotus root, one piece of ginger, a pinch of salt, one segment of green onion.

Steps
1. Prepare the ingredients, slice ginger, cut green onion into segments, cut the lotus root into small pieces.
2. Add water to the pot, add ginger and green onion.
3. After the water boils, add washed pork bones to blanch and remove blood, wash the blanched pork bones with water, and drain.
4. Add sufficient water to the pot, add 2 pieces of ginger, pour in the pork bones, cover the lid and cook over medium heat for half an hour.
5. After half an hour, add the lotus root to the pork bone soup, cover the lid, continue to simmer for another hour, and add seasoning salt before serving.
Simple tips
1. Blanch the pork bones, the soup is more sweet.
2. Add water at once, and try not to add water in the middle.
3.
Cook
The soup tastes better, and it is not recommended to use a pressure cooker.4. Add a littlegoji berries
, the taste is more fragrant.5. The lotus root used to make soup should be enough, there is a small trick when choosing lotus root, if the color is slightly reddish, it is powdery, if the color is slightly white, it is crisp. Also, before cooking soup, cut the lotus root into pieces and soak it in a little salt for a while, and then pour it into the soup to cook. With these two simple tips, you can make lotus root that is both powdery and delicious.Functions of lotus root and bone soup
The nutritional value of lotus root is very high, rich in iron, calcium and other trace elements, plant
protein, the content of vitamins and starch is also very rich, can replenish blood, enhance immunity, lotus root and bone soup can clear away heat and dispel phlegm, replenish blood and beautify, it can be used for anemia, dizziness, and so on. If you have a cold body, you can add

red beansorpeanuts, plus a few dates, it can also replenish and beautify.Orpeanuts, plus a few pitted red dates, for a more nourishing and beautifying effect.