How to Make Delicious Pork Backbone and Lotus Root Soup?

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

Instructions:

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.