Hubei Pork Rib and Lotus Root Soup

排骨藕汤

Hubei Pork Rib and Lotus Root Soup — a Soup & Cold Dishes Chinese recipe, ready in about 150 minutes. Step-by-step instructions with photos.

Ingredients

• pork spare ribs (cut into 4-cm pieces)
• fresh lotus root
• ginger
• water

Instructions

1. Rinse ribs and place in a large pot with cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Peel lotus root, slice 0.5 cm thick, and soak in vinegar-water (1 tsp vinegar per 2 cups water) for 10 minutes to prevent browning. (Slices retain creamy-white color with no gray edges)
3. Return ribs to clean pot. Add ginger, lotus root, and water. Bring to a gentle boil, then lower heat to bare simmer.
4. Simmer uncovered for 2 hours, skimming foam occasionally. After 1.5 hours, add 1 tsp salt.
5. Taste and adjust salt. Serve hot, with ribs, lotus root, and broth — no garnish needed.