Photograph of the finished Pork Rib and Lotus Seed Soup

Vietnam · Canh sườn hạt sen

Pork Rib and Lotus Seed Soup

1 hr 20 min Hands-on time
EasyDifficulty
5 stepsSteps
Serves 4 Amounts follow along 4

What to get ready

  • Photograph of Pork ribs Pork ribs 2.6 lb
  • Photograph of Dried lotus seeds Dried lotus seeds 11.3 oz
  • Photograph of Carrot Carrot 1.6
  • Photograph of Shallots Shallots 1.2
  • Photograph of Fish sauce Fish sauce ¼ cup
  • Photograph of Spring onion Spring onion 2.8 oz
  • Photograph of Black pepper Black pepper 0.4 oz
  • Photograph of Coriander Coriander 0.7 oz
  • Photograph of Steamed rice Steamed rice 1.8 lb

Method

  1. 1 Blanch the ribs for 4 minutes, then rinse them clean to keep the broth clear.
  2. 2 Remove the lotus seed embryo if using fresh lotus seeds; leaving the embryo in will make the soup very bitter.
  3. 3 Simmer the ribs in 1 liter of water for 35 minutes, skimming off the foam during the first 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Add the lotus seeds and cook for 20 minutes, then add the carrots and cook for the final 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Season with fish sauce, then sprinkle with chopped scallions, cilantro, and pepper.

With an appliance

  • Pressure cooker 40 min

    Replace steps 3-4: cook the ribs with lotus seeds under high pressure for 15 minutes, release the pressure naturally, then add the carrots and cook with the lid open for 8 minutes.

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