Q: Can I use any type of oil instead of camellia oil? A: Yes, you can use other cooking oils, but camellia oil adds a unique flavor.
Q: Is it necessary to use a high-pressure cooker for this recipe? A: While a high-pressure cooker reduces cooking time, you can also use a regular pot, but you’ll need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
Q: Can I add other vegetables to this soup? A: Absolutely! Feel free to add vegetables of your choice to enhance the flavor and nutritional value.
Pork Backbone and Lotus Root Soup
Notes
Ingredients:
- 1 Pork Backbone
- 1 Lotus Root
- Appropriate amount of Ginger
- Appropriate amount of Salt
- A bit of Cooking Wine
- Appropriate amount of Green Onions
- Appropriate amount of MSG
- 4 sprigs of Coriander
- Appropriate amount of Camellia Oil
- Clean the pork backbone.
- Drain the water thoroughly.
- Place the pork backbone in cold water and add cooking wine.
- Add ginger slices and coriander, then bring to a boil.
- Boil for 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a sink and wash under warm water.
- Drain the water again.
- Heat oil in a pot and add ginger slices.
- Fry until fragrant.
- Add the pork backbone and stir-fry evenly.
- Transfer to a high-pressure cooker, cover, and stew for 30 minutes.
- Peel and chop the lotus root.
- Add the lotus root to the pork backbone, season with salt, and stew for 5 more minutes.
- Add MSG and stir well.
- Finish by sprinkling with green onions before serving.
- Rich in protein from pork backbone
- Lotus root provides dietary fiber and vitamins
- Ginger aids in digestion
