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How to Make Lotus Seed and Pork Stomach Soup: A Complete Guide

Lotus seed and pork stomach soup is a nourishing Chinese delicacy loved for its delicate flavor and health benefits. Here’s a step-by-step guide to preparing this comforting dish.

Ingredients: 1 pork stomach, 100g dried lotus seeds, 20g yams (diced), 5 red dates, 3 ginger slices, 1 scallion, salt, and a pinch of white pepper.

Steps:

1. Prepare the pork stomach: Soak it in salt water for 2 hours, scrub thoroughly, then rinse with boiling water. Cut into strips, blanch in boiling water for 5 minutes, and set aside.

2. Soak lotus seeds: Remove cores from dried lotus seeds, soak in warm water for 30 minutes until soft.

3. Cook the soup: Add pork stomach, lotus seeds, yams, red dates, ginger, and scallion to a pot. Pour 2 liters of water, bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours.

4. Season: Discard the scallion and ginger. Add salt and white pepper to taste. Simmer for another 10 minutes.

Tips: Soak lotus seeds in advance to ensure tenderness. For a richer flavor, simmer longer on low heat. This soup aids digestion and nourishes the spleen—perfect for a wholesome meal!