Lotus Root Water Chestnut Soup 莲藕马蹄煲猪腱

Time to cool down the body with one of my favourite soups as lotus root and water chestnut rids the body of heatiness.





Ingredients:
Lotus root 莲藕
Water chestnut 马蹄
Red dates 红枣
Pork tendon 猪腱

I usually use a small section of lotus root, about 5 pcs of water chestnut and 5-6 pcs of dates for a small pot of soup. Boil for 1.5-2 hours. Add salt to taste. Good enough to serve 1-2 persons. If you are eating alone, you can save some for supper.

Tip: Always scald or quickly boil the pork before putting it in the soup to get rid of impurities. This leaves your soup clear and without smelling of pork, especially if you are dealing with bones.