Lotus root can be enjoyed in many ways :- sliced and stir-fried, sauteed, braised, steamed as dessert, toss in salad while the mature lotus roots are thick and starchy, making them wonderful for delicious soup.
Health benefits :-
Lotus root has traditionally been used to to treat various respiratory problems namely asthma, coughing and tuberculosis.
Here, I wish to share my simple yet delicious and nutritious soup recipe.
INGREDIENTS
1000ml water
200gm lotus root (cleaned and sliced - thickness approx 1cm)
Approx 8-10 pieces red dates
3-4 pieces dried cuttle fish
1-2 pieces of dried scallop (size of 20 cents coin)
200gm - 250gm chicken breast
Seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Top : Dried cuttle fish (soaked in hot water for approx 10 mins for cleansing)
Left : sliced lotus root, Right : red dates and dried scallops
METHOD
1. Soaked dried scallop and dried cuttle fish in hot water for cleansing
2. Scald chicken breast in hot water
3. Bring 1000ml water to boil and put in all ingredients
4. Bring the whole pot to extreme boil for 5 mins and transfer to slow cooker
5. Double boil for 2-3 hours
6. Add seasoning
Serves for 2 pax
200gm lotus root (cleaned and sliced - thickness approx 1cm)
Approx 8-10 pieces red dates
3-4 pieces dried cuttle fish
1-2 pieces of dried scallop (size of 20 cents coin)
200gm - 250gm chicken breast
Seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Top : Dried cuttle fish (soaked in hot water for approx 10 mins for cleansing)
Left : sliced lotus root, Right : red dates and dried scallops
METHOD
1. Soaked dried scallop and dried cuttle fish in hot water for cleansing
2. Scald chicken breast in hot water
3. Bring 1000ml water to boil and put in all ingredients
4. Bring the whole pot to extreme boil for 5 mins and transfer to slow cooker
5. Double boil for 2-3 hours
6. Add seasoning
Serves for 2 pax
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